| ?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 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