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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Amarillo (Filipino); Marigold; Aztec marigold; French marigold (English)
Local name: Amarillo
Indication: dizziness
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 - 9 leaves in 1 - 2 cups of water to produce 1/2 cup decoction. Cool decoction before drinking.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1/2 cup twice a day or once a day before meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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