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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Duso
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 - 5 cups of water and use for bathing or cleaning the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: Wash as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ihapon; Marciana (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Ilog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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