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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
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome and apply as poultice on the bitten parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estrellon; Lilia (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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