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Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana(Regel) Backer Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Kutsarita (FIlipino); Calicoplant (English)
Local name: Kutaritas
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and drink juice.
Direction for use: Adults: One tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Macaarap; Ustad Abdul Samad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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