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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Maguey (Filipino); Cantala (English)
Local name: Maguey
Indication: as a galactagogue
Plant part used: bulb
Method of Preparation: Get bulbs. Cook as vegetables with 'gata'.
Direction for use: Mother's only: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bartolome; Flora (Romblon; Tablas Island; Alcantara; Brgy. Tugdan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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