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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: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome and apply as poultice to the stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Baloy; Para (Oriental Mindoro; Mansalay; Culasi; ) & (b) Moodragon; Felicio (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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