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Family Balsaminaceae
Common name: Balsam (English), Kamantigi (Tagalog)
Local name: Alaliga (Tagakaulo), Salonga (Bisaya)
Indication: To prevent the dislodgement of uterus during delivery , para dili mugawas ang matris samtang nanganak
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Obtain a handful of roots of alaliga. Boil it in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils.
Direction for use: Let the mother drink the decoction before giving birth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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