Capiz : Kalawag
Turmeric (Cucurma longa) Family: Zingiberaceae
Vernacular Names: Kalawag
Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: rhizome
Habitat: dry areas, homegarden
Availability: dry season
Major uses: coloring
Other uses: cure for diabetes, fever, poultice for wounds, used by folk healers
Dishes:coloring for valenciana; menudo; sarsiado
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Brgy. San Jose, Tapaz, Capiz |
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