Alternathera sp.
 
Alternathera sp.
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Family:
Amaranthaceae
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
kurokutsarita
Indication:
For flu
Plant part used:
whole plant
Method of Preparation:
Obtain whole plants of burobotones and kurokutsarita. Wash plants thoroughly. Put these in a pitcher half filled with water. Soak these for at least an hour. This process is called tang-ob.
Direction for use:
Drink one cup three times a day before meals.
Additional information:
Can be used as water substitute.
Informant:
Estoco E
Place gathered:
Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Luceriano RP
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island