Gabi na pula, Gabii-gabi na tapol, Gabing-tuod, Gintawos, Payaw (Bis.)
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
AntisepticHerb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Wounds. Preparation: Cut the leaf stalk and collect the sap.. Part used: Sap | Eye pain (caused by Cogon grass). Preparation: Collect the sap from gabi leaves, mix with a small amount of water. Slice the stalk vertically and use the half part as stirrer.. Part used: Leaf | Swollen breast. Preparation: Burn leaves.. Part used: Leaf
Preparation
Cut the leaf stalk and collect the sap. | Collect the sap from gabi leaves, mix with a small amount of water. Slice the stalk vertically and use the half part as stirrer. | Burn leaves.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, CITY OF DAVAO, Tropical lower montane rainforest
Research
Kinasang'an Foundation Inc: Documentation of Medicinal Plants and Healing Rituals of the Obu-Manuvu Tribe of Marilog District, Davao City.
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
- Local Name
- Gabi na pula, Gabii-gabi na tapol, Gabing-tuod, Gintawos, Payaw (Bis.)
- Family
- Araceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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