Elephant ear

Alocasia sp.

Respiratory

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Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Cough (Ubo nga gahi). Preparation: The finely chopped tuber is macerated and squeeze to extract the juice (Ibaat ang panit sa li-og. Tagoto-on, lub-kon, pug-on ang duga maoy ihaplas sa hupong). Part used: Tuber peel (panit) | Inflammation (hupong). Preparation: The finely chopped tuber is macerated and squeeze to extract the juice (Ibaat ang panit sa li-og. Tagoto-on, lub-kon, pug-on ang duga maoy ihaplas sa hupong). Part used: Tuber peel (panit)

Preparation

The finely chopped tuber is macerated and squeeze to extract the juice (Ibaat ang panit sa li-og. Tagoto-on, lub-kon, pug-on ang duga maoy ihaplas sa hupong) | The finely chopped tuber is macerated and squeeze to extract the juice (Ibaat ang panit sa li-og. Tagoto-on, lub-kon, pug-on ang duga maoy ihaplas sa hupong)

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided

Research

Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Alocasia sp.
Local Name: Elephant ear
Family: Araceae
Category: Respiratory
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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