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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Kamia (Filipino); Butterfly-lily; Gingerlily; White ginger; White garland-lily (English)
Local name: Kamia (K.Bis)
Indication: tonsilitis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water and use decoction as gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: gargle 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cahilig; Tomas (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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