Amaranthus spinosusL.
 
Amaranthus spinosusL.
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Family:
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name:
Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name:
Kuantong (Ilk.)
Indication:
kidney trouble
Plant part used:
roots
Method of Preparation:
Boil 2 handfuls of roots in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes. Drink decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: Drink 2 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Guillen; Felicismo (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
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Province:
Cagayan