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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Bakong (Filipino); Poisonbulb (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (c) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Bakong mix with (b) garlic (c) black pepper
Indication: relieves back pain
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) stem (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Braise pounded garlic cloves and black pepper. Boil in vinegar and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults/65 yrs. and above: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lis; Francisco (Quezon; ; Brgy. Monta?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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