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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Luya mix with (b) sibuyas
Indication: tonsilitis
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) stem
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice 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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