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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dalao (Ilk.)
Indication: bulging stomach
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark (egg size) in 3 cups water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/ 65 yrs. & above: drink 1 cupful 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Espita; Fortunato (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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