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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: Badiang
Indication: to stop bleeding in cuts
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Scrape and then apply.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Araudi; Juahaira (Palawan; Brookes Pt.; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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