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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Rapa
Indication: for easy recovery after child birth
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze a handful of leaves. Add juice in 1/2 glass of water. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: Once a day for 2 weeks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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