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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Conig (Ilk.)
Indication: kulebra
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome to get the juice. Add lime; and use for massaging affected parts.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Agrir; Emeterio (Cagayan; Sta. Praxedes; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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