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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: fever
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Boil small pieces of rhizome in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: 1 cup once a day. Children: Take 2 to 3 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palencia; Angel (Quezon; General Nakar; Banglas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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