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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulao
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Roast a piece of rhizome. Cut hot rhizome into two halves. Apply while hot on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Lledo; Vicente (Siquijor; Lazi; Nagerong; ) (b) Maceta; Severino (Siquijor; San Juan; Tubod; ) & (c ) Manginsoy; Pedro (Siquijor; San Juan; Tagibo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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