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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Ubi (Filipino); Purple yam; Winged yam; Water yam (English)
Local name: Ube
Indication: burns
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply to burned part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barrios; Josefina (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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