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Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family Araceae Arums
Common name: Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: Gabi
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; ) & (b) Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Linamon; Poblacion; )
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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