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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Sili (Filipino); Bell pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Sili (Ceb.)
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Collect a handful of sili and mix with pounded ginger and garlic. Place in an empty bottle together with alcohol and shake. Use this to rub the affected areas of the body. After 5 minutes; apply coconut oil.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cagulasa; Anuncission (Camiguin; Poblacion Catarman; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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