Back to herbals
Not Provided

Not Provided

Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.

Antiseptic

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are spirally arranged, oblong in shape with pointed tip, short stalks and covered with soft hairs on lower surface. Flowers: Flowers are in form of solitary spikes which are very dense, terminal, ovoid, and are 5-10cm long, purple bracts ovate. Fruits: Capsules, ovoid to rounded, red in color and crowned by the calyx.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Masakit Katawan (Body pain). Preparation: Durugan ya ing kasakmal a bulung ning salbak. (Pound the leaves of salbak). Part used: Leaves | Pile (Sprain or bone fracture). Preparation: Durugan ya ing kasakmal a bulung ning salbak. (Pound the leaves of salbak). Part used: Leaves | Hangin “Benat”. Preparation: Benat - Madalise (Boil to concentrate). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Durugan ya ing kasakmal a bulung ning salbak. (Pound the leaves of salbak) | Durugan ya ing kasakmal a bulung ning salbak. (Pound the leaves of salbak) | Benat - Madalise (Boil to concentrate)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

Additional Images

Not Provided
Not Provided
Not Provided

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.
Local Name
Not Provided
Family
Costaceae
Category
Antiseptic
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Dec 23, 2019
View on TKDL