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Curcuma zedoaria(Christm.) Roscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya-luyahan (Filipino); Zedoary (English); Barak (Tagalog)
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: ringworm
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and squeeze out the juice. Rub on thr affected areas
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saylita; Marcelina (Albay; Tiwi; Babay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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