Bidens pilosaL.
 
Bidens pilosaL.
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Family:
Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name:
Puriket (Filipino); Beggar's ticks; Hairy beggarticks; Common beggarticks; Romerillo; Cobbler's pegs; Fisi`uli; Spanish needles (English)
Local name:
Burburtak (Kal.)
Indication:
prevents and cures goiter
Plant part used:
fresh leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of leaves. Eat leaves like an ordinary vegetable. Add salt to taste.
Direction for use:
All ages: Eat 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Dumalan; Rufino (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Alinagnag; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Kalinga