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Family Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: Kamote (Filipino); Sweet potato (English)
Local name: Camote
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Eat kamote tops as 'salad'.
Direction for use: Adults: Eat 4x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Onque; Atanacio (Siquijor; Larena; Sandugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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