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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English)
Local name: Salimbagat (Ceb.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Soak in a glass of water for one hour. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults/children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manuales; Pascuala (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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