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(a) Curcuma longaL. (b) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English); Lubi (C.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Duwao mix with (b) lubi
Indication: ear infection
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) grated meat
Method of Preparation: Pound. Squeeze out the juice and drop to the ear(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Casenillo; Leonisa (Lanao del Norte; Salvador; Paniliwad-on; )
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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