Family |
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes |
Common name: |
Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English) |
Local name: |
Ragragadi (Ilk.) |
Indication: |
tooth decay
toothache |
Plant part used: |
roots |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of roots in 6 glasses water to produce 1 glass decoction. |
Direction for use: |
Child: Gargle 1/2 glassful once a day.
Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Gargle 1 glassful 3x a day. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Hernandez; Gerinio (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Calanan; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Kalinga |