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Tacca leontopetaloides(L.) Kuntze Print

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Family Taccaceae
Common name: Gawgaw (Filipino); Polynesian arrowroot; Batflower (English)
Local name: Gaw-gaw
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and boil. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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