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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: young stem
Method of Preparation: Cut the bitten area and let the blood flow. Heat pieces of young stem and apply as poultice on the bitten area of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Solis; Roberto (Agusan del Norte; Butuan City; Ampayon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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