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Alpinia elegans (C.Presl) K.Schum. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Tagbak (Filipino)
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: tinea flava
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound finely. Squeeze out the juice and rub on the affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tabuhara; Ofelia (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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