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(a) Cyperus rotundusL. (b) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek (c ) Amaranthus spinosusL. Print

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Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes (c ) Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: (a) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (b) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko) (c) Uray (Filipino); Amaranth; Pigweed; Spiny amaranth (English)
Local name: (a) Mutha mix with (b) balatong (c) uray
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) 5 seeds (b) 10 rhizome (c) 10 fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil in 2 glasses of water to make 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 3x a day. Children: One-half glass 3x a day before meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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