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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulao
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and wrap with banana leaf; mix with coconut; roast and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) (b) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (c ) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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