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Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Print

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Family Araceae
Common name: taro, wild taro (Engl.)
Local name: gaway
Indication: For scabies
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Heat plant material over fire. Squeeze o obtain juice.
Direction for use: Apply juice on affected part.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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