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Alpinia galanga(L.) Willd. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Langkawas (Filipino); Greater galangal (English)
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough leaves and mix with alcohol. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sabido; Trinidad (Quezon; Lucena City; Brgy. Gulang-Gulang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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