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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: febrifuge
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 rhizomes in enough water. Pound washed rhizome and apply as poultice. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice as needed on the swollen part of the body. All ages: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Serrano; Emeterio (Quezon; Atimonan; ; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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