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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: Himpapayaw
Indication: bleeding
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Pound shoot and apply on stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mooddragon; Felicio (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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