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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Duao
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome; wrap in a piece of cloth and bandage on the sprained part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed. Change bandage when dry.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pagud; Efipanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; ) & (b) Bunganon; Esperanza (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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