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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: headache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Slice rhizome. Boil at night. Drink decoction early the next day.
Direction for use: Adults/children: 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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