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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Kamia (Filipino); Butterfly-lily; Gingerlily; White ginger; White garland-lily (English)
Local name: Camia
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak 7 leaves in 1 glass of water overnight.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glassful of infusion once a day (early in the morning).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bunyaw; Rosalio (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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