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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: Pamintang
Indication: stimulates menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 cup 2x a day (2 days before expected menstruation).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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