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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Kalamog
Indication: polio
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and mix salt; coconut oil/ apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cavanas; Paraluman (Maguindanao; North; Poblacion; ) (b) Kinlat; Ernestita (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (c ) Dipolog; Jovita (Maguindanao; South Upi; Looy; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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