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(a) Allium sativumL. (b) Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Araceae Arums
Common name: (a) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (b) Gabing puti (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: (a) Ajos with (b) abalong
Indication: colic
Plant part used: (a) cloves (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Pound together and apply to stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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