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Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family Araceae Arums
Common name: Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: Badyang (Ceb.)
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Scrape and apply on the affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mella; Macario (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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