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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: Paminta
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound enough seeds and mix with coconut oil. Massage to the chest.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Larracas; Quintin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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