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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 (K.Bis.)
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: stalk
Method of Preparation: Crush heated stalk and drink juice.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Quimado; Avelina (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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