| Family |
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes |
| Common name: |
Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English) |
| Local name: |
Taikura puti |
| Indication: |
smallpox |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Soak a handful of finely chopped roots in 3 glasses of water. Drink infusion. |
| Direction for use: |
Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Kasim; Salasiya (Sulu; Jolo; Asturias St.; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Sulu |
