Aposotis PRODUCT NAME
Chenopodium ambrosoides L. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Aposotis |
| Local Name: | Alpasotes (Pampanga, Manila); Alpasoti (Bontoc); Apasotes (Union); Aposotis (Pampanga, Tagalog, Bisaya) Pasotis (Mindoro, Taglog). |
| Family: | Chenopodiaceae |
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| Product Description: | A branched herb nearly a meter in height, with angled stems. It has an aromatic odor when crushed. The leaves are 3-10cm in length and have lobed margins. The flowers are very small |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed in the Philippines, both cultivated and wild |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | other |
| Uses: | The oil is used as a cure for worms |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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