Dioscorea alataL.
 
Dioscorea alataL.
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Family:
Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name:
Ubi (Filipino); Purple yam; Winged yam; Water yam (English)
Local name:
Handalumay
Indication:
boil
Plant part used:
rhizome
Method of Preparation:
Pound finely. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth and poultice on the affected area. Bandage.
Direction for use:
As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; ) & (b) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Maguindanao