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