Kamote (Bis.)
Ipomea batatas L.
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Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Memory enhancer. Preparation: Pound fresh leaves, squeeze until juice is extracted.. Part used: Leaf bud | Suspected dengue. Preparation: Pound fresh leaves, squeeze until juice is extracted.. Part used: Leaf bud | Hematinic. Preparation: Cook leaves or camote tops. Add tomatoes as replacement for MSG (use as vetsin by the early ancestors).. Part used: Leaf
Preparation
Pound fresh leaves, squeeze until juice is extracted. | Pound fresh leaves, squeeze until juice is extracted. | Cook leaves or camote tops. Add tomatoes as replacement for MSG (use as vetsin by the early ancestors).
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
- Ipomea batatas L.
- Local Name
- Kamote (Bis.)
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Category
- All
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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