Achyranthes asperaL.
 
Achyranthes asperaL.
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Family:
Amaranthaceae pigweed; amaranthes
Common name:
Hangod (Filipino); Prickly chaff flower; Devil's horsewhip (English)
Local name:
Karem
Indication:
diabetes
Plant part used:
roots
Method of Preparation:
Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: 2-3 tbsp. 3x a day
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Turio; Marcy (Nueva Viscaya; Pingkian; ; ) (b) Cada; Anacleta (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Manggayan; ) & (c ) Galate; Nardo (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Poblacion; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Nueva Vizcaya