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Alocasia macrorrhizos(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Araceae Arums
Common name: Biga (Filipino); Aba (Ibanag)
Local name: Aba (Ilk.)
Indication: itchiness
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Wash the stem thoroughly and chop mid-stem. Apply to infected parts.
Direction for use: Apply as needed and replace after 3 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pakimkim; Ereseto (Ifugao; Kiangan; Ambabag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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