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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kangkong (Filipino); Potato vine; Swamp morningglory; Water spinach; Chinese waterspinach (English)
Local name: Kangkong
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: stem or leaves
Method of Preparation: Prepare as kangkong 'salad'.
Direction for use: All ages: Add in the menu 3x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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