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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Lay-a
Indication: carminative
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil large piece of rhizome for about 30 minutes. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 to 1 cup of decoction. Children: Drink 1/4 to 1/2 cup of decoction.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Oriento; Solomon (Catanduanes; Baras; Quezon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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