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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Kulitis
Indication: remedy for pulmonary disease
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in just enough water and drink.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Visoro; Mamerto (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; ) (b) Andonas; Pedro & (c) Olivero; Tiotemo (Quezon; Poblacion; Brgy. 1; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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