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 |