| Family |
Costaceae |
| Common name: |
Spiral ginger, Wild ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
Tiwasig (Tagabawa), Tabubungiaw (Bisaya) |
| Indication: |
For irregular menstruation, mentrual period is longer than usual (month-long period) |
| Plant part used: |
Flower |
| Method of Preparation: |
Infusion-Gather a handful of Tiwasig flowers. Boil flowers in 2 'kabos' of water until a 'kabo' of water is left. |
| Direction for use: |
The patient may drink the infusion in any amount desired. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| 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 |
