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(a) Capsicum annuum var. annuumL. (b) Premna odorataBlanco (c ) Solanum feroxL. Print

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Family (a) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: (a) Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English) (b) Alagau (Filipino); Fragrant premna (English) (c) Tarambulo (Filipino); Nightshade (English); Tagutong (Bis.)
Local name: (a) Katumbal with (b) adgaw (c) tagutong
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix all leaves. Heat 1/2 and wrap in a banana leaf. After heating combine with the other half. Apply to forehead; back and stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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