| Family |
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes |
| Common name: |
Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English) |
| Local name: |
Ragragadi (Ilk.) |
| Indication: |
tooth decay
toothache |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of roots in 6 glasses water to produce 1 glass decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Child: Gargle 1/2 glassful once a day.
Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Gargle 1 glassful 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Hernandez; Gerinio (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Calanan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Kalinga |
