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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luy-a
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil the rhizome in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paz; Carolina (Sorsogon; ; Brgy. Bitan-o; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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