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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Litlit (Filipino); Javanese long pepper (English)
Local name: Fet
Indication: cuts
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Pound the stem and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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