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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: Hupi
Indication: cuts
Plant part used: pulp
Method of Preparation: Wrap the pulp around the wounds w/ a bandage.
Direction for use: All ages: Change the pulp once a day until wound heals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duhil; Lolina (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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