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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Orai
Indication: el tor
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in just enough water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 glass 3x a day. In serious cases: Drink 1 glass 5x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Visoro; Mamerto (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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