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Family Acoraceae sweet-flag
Common name: Lubigan (Filipino); Sweetflag; Calamus (English)
Local name: Lubigan
Indication: cold
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizomes and heat; collect the juice and drink. Use also to massage the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Leon; Catalino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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