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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 constipation
Plant part used: tuber
Method of Preparation: Boil tuber.
Direction for use: Eat.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cabariban C, FGD1, FGD2
Place gathered: Samar, San Jose de Buan, Barangay Hiduroma, Gandara Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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