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(a) Ageratum conyzoidesL. (b) Achyranthes asperaL. Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: (a) Bulak-manok (Filipino); Goat weed; Tropical whiteweed (English) (b) Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English)
Local name: (a) Payakpak mix with (b) Karem
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 2 tbsp. 3x a day
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: Nueva Vizcaya

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