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Homalomena philippinensis Engl. Print

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Family Araceae
Common name:
Local name: Limpayaw (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Constipation
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves.
Direction for use: Place the leaf directly below the navel, change when it Is already dry and if necessary.
Additional information: Looks like "gabi plant", rhizomes causes itchiness, bears flowers, fruit: green like duhat.
Informant: Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-10
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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