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Family (a) Zingiberaceae (b) Zingiberaceae (c) Palmae/Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Dilaw (Tag.); luyang-dilaw (Tag.); turmeric (Engl.) (b) Not provided (c) Niyog (Tag.); coconut (Engl.)
Local name: (a) Dulaw lalag with (b) kesol and (c) lubi
Indication: Ugahip (herpes); sore
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) rhizome (c) flesh
Method of Preparation: Step 1: Prepare the (a) dulaw lalag (b) kesol and (c) lubi. Wash the rhizome of dulaw, kesol and then smash it. Step 2: Grate half of the lubi flesh then mix the smashing dulaw and kesol. Add 1/2 glass of water then filter it. Step 3: Place it in a piece of cloth then squeeze it. After that, place the oil in a can then heat it with fire till it dries. Wait for 15 minutes and then afterwhich let it cool.
Direction for use: Apply the liniment oil directly on the affected skin twice a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/03/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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