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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulao or kalawag or langakawas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Chop rhizome into pieces and apply directly on the affected area(s) of the skin.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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