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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Panguikahoy
Indication: diabetes (preventive)
Plant part used: rootcrop
Method of Preparation: Cook the root crop and eat as many as you can.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amin; Jantung (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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