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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Not provided (c ) Allium sativumL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Not provided (c ) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Not provided (c) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: (a) Luya mix with (b) biasong (c) ahos
Indication: cyst
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) rind (c) cloves
Method of Preparation: Slice each plant thinly. Add 7 granules of salt and 1 tbsp. of coconut oil. Massage on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Once a day preferably at bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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