Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Acorus calamus L. Print

Back

Family Acoraceae
Common name: calamus, sweet flag (Engl.)
Local name: lubigan
Indication: For abdominal pain
Plant part used: rhizome (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lazarra W
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

Back