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

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Tagbak (Filipino)
Local name: Tagbak (K. Bis.)
Indication: cancer
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Scrape rhizome and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aleazar; Quirino (Antique; Hamtic; Tina; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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