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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Patatas (Filipino); Potato; Irish potato (English)
Local name: Potato
Indication: liver disease
Plant part used: tuber
Method of Preparation: Peel tubers and boil in water. Drink decoction. Eat some boiled tubers and the rest pound and wrap in a piece of cloth. Moisten with alcohol and apply towards the position of the liver.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Eleuterio (Quezon; Perez; Brgy. Pagkakaisa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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