Tagbak-tagbak (Bis.)
Etlingera philippinensis (Ridl.) R.M. Sm.
Pain ReliefHerb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
sakit tungod sa dili ingon nato. Preparation: burn dried leaves into charcoal. Part used: Leaf
Preparation
burn dried leaves into charcoal
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, CITY OF DAVAO, Tropical lower montane rainforest
Research
Kinasang'an Foundation Inc: Documentation of Medicinal Plants and Healing Rituals of the Obu-Manuvu Tribe of Marilog District, Davao City.
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Etlingera philippinensis (Ridl.) R.M. Sm.
- Local Name
- Tagbak-tagbak (Bis.)
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Category
- Pain Relief
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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