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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Kalunay
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Eat as a vegetable salad.
Direction for use: All ages: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; ) (b) Ngina; George (Bontoc; ; ; ) & (c ) Fumucao; Macario (Bontoc; Sabanga; Brgy. Tambingan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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