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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Halon (Filipino); Red amaranth (English)
Local name: Kudyapa (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Redublado; Porfirio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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