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

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Tagbak (Filipino)
Local name: Tagbak
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 pieces of roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink a glass of decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mayores; Angeles (Camarines Sur; ; ; ) & (b) Narvades; Elina (Camarines Sur; Calabanga; San Francisco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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