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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: restorative
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Heat. Pound and squeeze out the juice. Massage on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Kolambugan; Brgy. Tinagsa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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