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

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: (a) Sibuyas mix with (b) luya
Indication: early stage of goiter
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
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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