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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Dosol
Indication: swellings
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves over a flame. Apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Beato; Erlina (Catanduanes; Bato; Telis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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