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Dysphania ambrosioides(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Alpasotes (Filipino); Mexican tea (English)
Local name: Apasotes
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abla; Corazon (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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