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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English)
Local name: Karem
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 2-3 tbsp. 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Turio; Marcy (Nueva Viscaya; Pingkian; ; ) (b) Cada; Anacleta (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Manggayan; ) & (c ) Galate; Nardo (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Poblacion; )
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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