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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Kisul
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: tuber
Method of Preparation: Scrape tuber and add coconut oil. Wrap in banana leaves and heat over flame. Apply on the inflamed part(s).
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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