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(a) Achyranthes asperaL. (b) Ageratum conyzoidesL. Print

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Family (a) Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English) (b) Bulak-manok (Filipino); Goat weed; Tropical whiteweed (English)
Local name: (a) Karem mix with (b) Payakpak
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 2 tbsp. 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Lantion; Emilio (Nueva Viscaya; Bayombong; Masoa; ) (b) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; ) (c ) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) & (d) Cada; Anacleta (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Manggayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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