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Ipomoea batatas(L.) Lam. Print

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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Wakay
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Prepare top leaves or salad.
Direction for use: All ages: Prepare at least 3 x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Carpio; Felix (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Itvud; ) & (b) Cobico; Salvador (Batanes; Ibayat; Brgy. San Rafael; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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