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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: bruises
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound fresh leaves; add coconut oil and apply as poultice on bruises.
Direction for use: Adults: Poultice until needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magsino; Abegail (Quezon; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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