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Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Print

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Family Araceae
Common name: Taro (English), Gabi (Filipino)
Local name: Talos (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Itchiness
Plant part used: Stem
Method of Preparation: Get a stem and heat over the low fire or singe on fire.
Direction for use: Rub the heated stem directly to the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 13/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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