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Amaranthus spinosusL. Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Orai
Indication: dysuria
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in just enough water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Luna; Honorato (Quezon; Mauban; Brgy. Daungan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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