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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulao (ceb.)
Indication: beri-beri bruises
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and massage on the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) (c ) Librado; Crispina (Davao; ; ; ) (d) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; ) (e) Canete; Veronica (Davao; ; ; ) (f) Manuales; Pascuala (Davao; ; ; ) (g) Anton; Mateo (Davao; ; ; ) (h) Padawan; Doro (Davao; ; ; ) & (I) Mella; Macario (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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