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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: erysipelas
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizomes. Collect juice and apply on the infected area(s).
Direction for use: Children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Alejandro (Quezon; Baler; Bgry. Buhangin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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