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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: Extract juice and drink. Apply the rhizome on lower abdomen as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 2 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mapaya; Maximo (Quezon;Atimonan; Brgy. Mangalayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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