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Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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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

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