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Alpinia galanga(L.) Willd. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Langkawas (Filipino); Greater galangal (English)
Local name: Lankawas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Robines; Jeremias (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Marigondon; Brgy. Cambicang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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