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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Cook and eat as a vegetable.
Direction for use: Adults & Children: Eat at least 2x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palma; Palerma (Pampanga; Bacolor; Sta. Inez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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