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(a) Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott (b) Allium sativumL. Print

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Family (a) Araceae Arums (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Gabing puti (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: (a) Abalong with (b) ajos
Indication: colic
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) cloves
Method of Preparation: Pound together and apply to stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balerica; Advincula (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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