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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 sore eyes, piskat (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Flower
Method of Preparation: Steam- Obtain a handful of Tiwasig flowers and a banana leaf, approximately 12-15 inches in length. Place the flowers inside the banana leaf, then tie it to secure in place, then subject the leaf in to low fire. Wait until the leaf turns to somewhat glossy.
Direction for use: Expose the sore eyes with the steam coming from the heated flowers.
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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