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(a) Amaranthus spinosusL. (b) Celosia cristataL. Print

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Family (a) Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes (b) Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: (a) Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English) (b) Palong-manok (Filipino); Cockscomb; Crested cock's comb (English); Marugo
Local name: (a) Katebek mix with (b) marugo
Indication: measles
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Massage juice all over the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Two times a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sultan; Raimbang (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; ) & (b) Inged; Lumbak (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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