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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Palong-manok (Filipino); Cockscomb; Crested cock's comb (English)
Local name: Marugo
Indication: measles
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
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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