| 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 |
