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Cyathula prostrata(L.) Blume Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Dayang (Filipino); Pastureweed (English)
Local name: Bakbaka (Ilk.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Juan (Nueva Ecija; Guimba; ; Bo. Kabaruan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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