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Pachyrhizus erosus(L.) Urb. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sinkamas (Filipino); Yam bean (English)
Local name: Singkamas
Indication: eye wash
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape roots and wrap in a piece of cloth. Squeeze to extract juice and drop on the eye.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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