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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Amarillo (Filipino); Marigold; Aztec marigold; French marigold (English)
Local name: Amarillo
Indication: epilepsy
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 5 long roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Cool decoction before drinking.
Direction for use: Adults/Children: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Obar; Minyang (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Tejero; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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