Pachyrhizus erosus(L.) Urb.
 
Pachyrhizus erosus(L.) Urb.
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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