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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Lara
Indication: lactation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 5 glasses of water. Add a pinch of salt. Eat boiled leaves like an ordinary vegetable.
Direction for use: For mothers only: Eat as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Elias; Rajik (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Tongsinah; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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