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Alocasia macrorrhizos(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Araceae Arums
Common name: Biga (Filipino); Aba (Ibanag)
Local name: Badiang (K. Bis)
Indication: cyst
Plant part used: stalk
Method of Preparation: Heat and crush the stalk. Apply as poultice on cyst.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Quimado; Avelina (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; ) & (b) Quimado; Aurelia (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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