Family |
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
Common name: |
Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
Local name: |
Luy-a |
Indication: |
polio |
Plant part used: |
rhizome |
Method of Preparation: |
Pound the rhizome and mix salt; coconut oil and apply on the affected part of the body |
Direction for use: |
Adults: As needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
(a) Sarmiento; Elvira (Maguindanao; South Upi; Rumunggob; ) & (b) Cavanas; Paraluman (Maguindanao; North; Poblacion; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Maguindanao |