- Family:
- Balsaminaceae
- Common name:
- Balsam (English), Kamantigi (Tagalog)
- Local name:
- Alaliga (Tagakaulo), Salonga (Bisaya)
- Indication:
- To prevent the dislodgement of uterus during delivery , para dili mugawas ang matris samtang nanganak
- Plant part used:
- Roots
- Method of Preparation:
- Decoction-Obtain a handful of roots of alaliga. Boil it in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils.
- Direction for use:
- Let the mother drink the decoction before giving birth.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
- Place gathered:
- Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- 05/03/2013
- Abstracted by:
- Cabero JD
- Date abstracted:
- 10/03/2014
- Province:
- Davao - Tagakaolo