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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: Natong
Indication: athlete's foot
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Cut the stem (2' long) and heat over flame. Squeeze out the juice and apply directly on thea ffected part.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Biol; Cayetano (Sorsogon; Donsol; Brgy. Gura; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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