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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Lada
Indication: regulates menstruation
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amisola; Avelino (Sorsogon; Putiao; Brgy. Makapokapo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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