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Kaempferia sp.

Pain Relief

Herbaceous, perennial plant Height: 0.1 to 0.3 meters height Leaves: The leaves are whorled, entire or smooth, ovate in shape with parallel veins.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Insect bites (fire ants, the sting from bees, and hornets). Preparation: Slightly roast the rhizome of kesol and then smash it.. Part used: Rhizome

Preparation

Slightly roast the rhizome of kesol and then smash it.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden or backyard

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1

Additional Images

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Quick Info

Scientific Name
Kaempferia sp.
Local Name
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Family
Zingiberaceae
Category
Pain Relief
Collected By
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Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026