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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Puriket (Filipino); Beggar's ticks; Hairy beggarticks; Common beggarticks; Romerillo; Cobbler's pegs; Fisi`uli; Spanish needles (English)
Local name: Borbortak
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: fresh leaves (tops)
Method of Preparation: Mix with other vegetables. Eat like other foods.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tiangao; Mary (Benguet; Itogon; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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