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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Kamote
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and poultice on affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; ) & (b) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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