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(a) Basella albaL. (b) Ipomoea batatas(L.) Lam. Print

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Family (a) Basellaceae (b) Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: (a) Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English) (b) Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: (a) Alugbati plus (b) camote
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: (a) stem and leaves (b) young shoot
Method of Preparation: Prepare as a vegetable salad.
Direction for use: Adults: At least once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cabelda; Susan (Bontoc; Bontoc; Brgy. Maligcony; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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