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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Kolites
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Boil root in 2 cups of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Crisostomo; Virgilio (Bataan; Balanga; San Jose; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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