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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome. Boil to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 cup 3x a day. Children: 1/2 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Obar; Minyang (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Tejero; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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