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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Palong-manok (Filipino); Cockscomb; Crested cock's comb (English)
Local name: Marugo
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cook a bundle of leaves and eat as vegetable.
Direction for use: Once a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Diba; Tambali (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; Bo. Tuka)
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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