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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 (Chab.)
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: tuber
Method of Preparation: Scrape tuber and apply directly on the wound.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aranza; Miguel (Zamboanga; Basilan City; Isabela; Lanote; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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