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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Hama'a
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Roast a piece of rhizome. Pound to pulverize. Add rubbing alcohol and coconut oil. Massage on affected part every night.
Direction for use: Adults: Daily for 2 months.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Licotit; Eurecina (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Chavayan; ) & (b) Halano; Magellan (Batanes; Ivana; Brgy. Radiwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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