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Family Portulacaceae purslane; pourpiers
Common name: Gulasiman (Filipino); Purslane; Little hogweed; Akulikuli-kula; Duckweed; Pursley; Wild portulaca; Garden purslane (English)
Local name: Ngalug (Ilk.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: stem epidermis; leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of stem and leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Drink 3x a day 1 glass decoction.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Parungao; Pedro (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Liwan East; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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