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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Nami (Filipino); Intoxicating yam (English)
Local name: Name
Indication: boil
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of roots. Add small amount of salt. Use as warm poultice on the boil.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. 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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