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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Ubi (Filipino); Purple yam; Winged yam; Water yam (English)
Local name: Handalumay
Indication: boil
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound finely. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth and poultice on the affected area. Bandage.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; ) & (b) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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