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Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana(Regel) Backer Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Kutsarita (FIlipino); Calicoplant (English)
Local name: Kutsarita
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water for an hour. Drink infusion like tea.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 3x a day. Adolescent/Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Noble; Flarica (Surigao del Norte; Dinagat; Brgy. Mahayahay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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