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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dlawag (Subanon tribe)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome and squeeze out the juice. Mix with coconut oil or milk. Rub on the affected part.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Huminis; Atitan (Zamboanga del Sur; Lapuyan; Brgy. Datu Lumok; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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