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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Ubi (Filipino); Purple yam; Winged yam; Water yam (English)
Local name: Ubi (K. Bis.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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