| Family |
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes |
| Common name: |
Alpasotes (Filipino); Mexican tea (English) |
| Local name: |
Alpasotes |
| Indication: |
beri-beri |
| Plant part used: |
fresh leaves & top leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves in just enough of water. Drink the decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 cup once a day.
Children: 2 to 3 tbsp. once a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
