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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Kalawag (K.Bis)
Indication: pyorrhea
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and strain juice. Add juice to 1/2 glass of hot water. Drink or gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: do it 2-3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magbanua; Benjamin (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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