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Tagbak-babae and Bagumbung (Filipino)
Alpinia haenkei C. Presl.
RespiratoryNot provided Height: around 15 ft. in height, thumb size circumference Leaves: leaves are around 24 inches or more in length Flowers: brownish red Fruits: green and round
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Asthma. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough quantity of tagbak then boil.. Part used: Leaves, bark or fruit
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough quantity of tagbak then boil.
Location & Habitat
MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO), Near Rivers
Research
University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Alpinia haenkei C. Presl.
- Local Name
- Tagbak-babae and Bagumbung (Filipino)
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.