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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 - 3 rhizomes in just enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 1/4 cup 3x a day. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Razo; Pedro (Quezon; ; ; ) & (b) Revadalla; Domingo (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Maligaya; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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