Bangladesh:Costus
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Costus speciosus (Koen.) Sm.
Pret-mun-pang (Marma - -)
| name | Costus speciosus (Koen.) Sm. |
| Local Name | Pret-mun-pang |
| Tribe (Info) | Marma |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | Juice from leaf and stem is applied during ear pains or formation of pus in ears, and eczema or itches around the nails. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Madagong lak, Moth gangath (Garo - Tangail)
| name | Costus speciosus (Koen.) Sm. |
| Local Name | Madagong lak, Moth gangath |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Tangail |
| Part(s) Used | Rhizome |
| Ailment | Inflammation of eye. The juice of the rhizome along with sugar is administered for inflammation of eye. The dose is half to one chatak (29-58g) twice daily in the morning. The rhizome is also eaten boiled. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Keo-ah (Garo - Sherpur)
| name | Costus speciosus (Koen.) Sm. |
| Local Name | Keo-ah |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Sherpur |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | 1. Piles. Juice of Ficus carica fruit is mixed with juice from Costus speciosus roots in equal amounts (about 29g each). To be taken twice daily for 7 days. 2. Urinary tract infections. 125 ml juice of roots is taken twice daily for 21 days. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
