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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Dahol
Indication: stomachache fever colds
Plant part used: fresh roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 1/4 normal sized fruit to 1 cup of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Child: 1/2 cup decoction once a day. Adolescent/adult/65 years and above: 1 cup decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Latawan; Eduardo (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Antadao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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