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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Kamote
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: leaves (white)
Method of Preparation: Broil the leaves (white) and serve as vegetable.
Direction for use: Adults: Eat as often as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encinares; Teofista (Sorsogon; Barcelona; Napapac; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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