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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Luyang dilaw
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of rhizome in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almodovar; Salvacion (Catanduanes; San Andres; Rizal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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