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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kangkong (Filipino); Potato vine; Swamp morningglory; Water spinach; Chinese waterspinach (English)
Local name: Kangkong
Indication: tetanus
Plant part used: leaves and stems
Method of Preparation: Sprinkle a little salt on plant material. Pound and squeeze to extract the juice and apply on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Oriento; Solomon (Catanduanes; Baras; Quezon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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