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(a) Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Araceae Arums (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English) (b) Kamangyang
Local name: (a) Gabi (b) kamangyan
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b)
Method of Preparation: Leaves with water inside. Use as wash to eye.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gervancio; Kiko (Aklan; Batan; Cabugao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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