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Family Zingiberaceae family
Common name: Not provided
Local name: bangray
Indication: For goiter
Plant part used: rhizome (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Wrap rhizome with salt in banana leaf. Heat over fire.
Direction for use: Apply as poultice on neck.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mateo L.
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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