Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Ipomoea aquaticaForssk. Print

Back

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: hypertension
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Prepare and eat as a vegetable salad.
Direction for use: Adult: Prepare at least 2x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estonilo; Purita (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Canan Sur; ) & (b) Ramirez; Alicia (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Baloling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

Back