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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Camote
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil young leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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