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

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Tagbak (Filipino)
Local name: Tagbak (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For arthritis, rayuma
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion- Boil a handful of young leaves in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alicia Sabigla - Mananamok (Tagakaolo) Mananabang (Bisaya) - traditional birth attendant
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Pinalpalan, Sitio Binacalan
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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