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Family Convolvulaceae
Common name: kamote (all dialects); sweet potato, yam (Engl.); lapni (If.); pangg-bagun (Sul.); tigsi (Bis.); tugi (Bon.)
Local name: kamote
Indication: For tabardilyo
Plant part used: tuber
Method of Preparation: Boil tuber.
Direction for use: Inhale steam from boiling kamote.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD3
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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