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Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Langkawas
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: An-an (Pityriasis versicolor)
Plant part used: Rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound to extract juice.
Direction for use: Apply 2 to 3 times a day
Additional information:
Informant: Amy Jugueta; Alfredo Laynes; FGD Group 1; FGD Group2; Community (Quezon; Alabat)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Dando RF, Dando LR
Date abstracted: 10/11/2017
Province: Alabat Island

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