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Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family Araceae Arums
Common name: Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: Gabi
Indication: bruises
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Use the leaves like band-aid on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amos; Paz (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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