Dysphania ambrosioides(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
 
Dysphania ambrosioides(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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Family:
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name:
Alpasotes (Filipino); Mexican tea (English)
Local name:
Alpasotes
Indication:
beri-beri
Plant part used:
fresh leaves & top leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of leaves in just enough of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 cup once a day. Children: 2 to 3 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Quezon