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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Lada
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots of 3 young plants in 2 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arcillas; Tomas (Albay; Tabaco; Fatima; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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