Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)Turmeric (Engl.)
Curcuma longa L.
SkinHerb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaf blade- green, oblong, 30 to 45 centimeters long and 10 to 20 centimeters wide. Flowers: Floral bracts are pale green, ovate, 3 to 4 cm long, the coma bracts tinged with pink. Flowers are pale yellow, as long as the bracts. Fruits: Fruits are capsules.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Tigsa (Boil). Preparation: Tigsa- Durugan at pabukal ing sindagul gamat a amut keng metung basung danum kilub ning 10-15 minutu (Crush and boil a hand-sized root in 1 glass of water for 10-15 minutes).. Part used: Root
Preparation
Tigsa- Durugan at pabukal ing sindagul gamat a amut keng metung basung danum kilub ning 10-15 minutu (Crush and boil a hand-sized root in 1 glass of water for 10-15 minutes).
Location & Habitat
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial
Research
Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Curcuma longa L.
- Local Name
- Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)Turmeric (Engl.)
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
- Date Collected
- Feb 10, 2020
Medical Disclaimer:
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