?Costus?speciosus?( J.Koenig?)?Sm.
 
?Costus?speciosus?( J.Koenig?)?Sm.
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Family:
Costaceae
Common name:
Spiral ginger, Wild ginger (English)
Local name:
Tiwasig (Tagabawa), Tabubungiaw (Bisaya)
Indication:
For bleeding
Plant part used:
Flower
Method of Preparation:
Infusion-Obtain a handful of Tiwasig flowers. Boil flowers in 2 'kabos' of water until a 'kabo' of water is left.
Direction for use:
Drink the infusion as desired.
Additional information:
It is best for women who have just given birth and bleeding related to tooth extraction.
Informant:
Marcelina "Ori" Inog Eli (tarabawian and a tara-ilos)
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Old Bulatukan, Sitio Diansig
Gathered by / Date gathered:
15/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo