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?Costus?speciosus?( J.Koenig?)?Sm. Print

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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

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