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Dysphania ambrosioides(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants Print

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Family Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name: Alpasotes (Filipino); Mexican tea (English)
Local name: Apasotes (Vis.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce a 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquino (Zamboanga; San Ramon; PCA; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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