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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: Bayambang
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on affected part.
Direction for use: Everyday
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Milan; Bienvenido (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Vicente; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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