178 MINOR PRODUCTS OP PHILIPPINE FORESTS 



Genus KAEMPFERIA 

 KAEMPFERIA GALANGA L. Dus6l. 



Local names: Disol (Bontoc) ; duso (Tagalog, Rizal) ; dusol, gusol (Ta- 

 galog) ; kisdl (Bukidnon) . 



The rhizome is carminative if used in decoction. When 

 chewed, it is said to be useful in alleviating coughs. The 

 pounded rhizome is used in curing the irritation produced by 

 contact with stinging caterpillars. 



Distribution: Bondoc, Rizal, Bukidnon. 



KAEMPFERIA ROTUNDA L. 



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The rhizome is used internally in gastric complaints, as are 

 the species of Galanga. Used externally, it is a powerful cica- 

 trizant if mixed with coconut oil. 



Distribution: Widely distributed in the Philippines, both cul- 

 tivated and wild. 



Genus KO LOW RAT I A 



KOLOWRATIA ELEGANS PresL TAGBAk. 



Local names: Tagbdk (Rizal, Laguna, Camarines) ; tagbdk-bdbui (Ba- 

 tangas) ; talbdk (Pampanga, Bataan, Lag^una) ; tugbdk (Tayabas). 



The leaves, after having been pounded and mixed with a little 

 salt, are rubbed on the affected parts of a paralytic patient. 

 Distribution: Widely distributed in the Philippines. 



Genus ZINGIBER 



ZINGIBER ZERUMBET (L.) Sm. Barak. 



Local names: Bangldi (Tagalog) ; bardk (Tayabas); kalaudg (Albay) ; 

 langkavAa (Polillo) ; tamohilang (Bukidnon); tumbong-dso (Tagalog). 



The pulverized rhizome is administered as an antidiarrhetic. 



Distribution: Bontoc, Apayao, Bataan, Cavite, Manila, Ba- 

 tangas, Laguna, Tayabas, Polillo, Camarines, Albay, Bukidnon, 

 Lanao; occasionally cultivated. 



Family CANNACEAE 



Genus CANNA 

 CANNA INDICA L. CANNA. 



Local names: Kakuintdsan, kuintas-kuintdsan (Tagalog); tikas-tikas 

 (Tagalog, Bisaya) ; lasd (Batanes Islands). 



The rhizome in decoction is used as a diuretic, and when 

 macerated in water is said to alleviate nosebleed. 

 Distribution: Batanes Islands to Lanao. 



