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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kangkong (Filipino); Potato vine; Swamp morningglory; Water spinach; Chinese waterspinach (English)
Local name: Tangkong
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and poultice on the affected areas.
Direction for use: All ages: Every afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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