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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: toothache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction. Use this as gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: Gargle as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Sellado; Alfredo (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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