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Family Dioscoreaceae
Common name: Payung-payu_gan (Tag.); kanalong (Bis.); tacca (Engl.); bat flowers (Engl.)
Local name: Unod-unod (Bis.)
Indication: Abdominal distension in child
Plant part used: Flesh
Method of Preparation: Get 3 pieces fleshly part of unod-unod and boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day before/after eating.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 05/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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