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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: Cypress
Indication: paralysis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap a handful of leaves in clean cloth. Heat over a flame. Apply as poultice on the affected parts while hot.
Direction for use: All ages: Every night before bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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