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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulao or duwaw
Indication: pasa
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound. Mix with coconut oil. Poultice on affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Lumungsod; Pio (Cebu; ; ; ) (b) Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; ) & (c ) Arrabis; Isabelo (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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