| Family |
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
| Common name: |
Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
Naha |
| Indication: |
rheumatism |
| Plant part used: |
rhizome |
| Method of Preparation: |
Roast a rhizome. Slice in 2 halves. Apply on affected part while hot. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Daily before bedtime. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Paco; Caludia (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Imnajbu; ) (b) Salvador; Lucia (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Sabidog; ) & (c ) Licotit; Eurecinia (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Chavayan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Batanes |
