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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Sili (Labuyo)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: ripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Crush fruit and apply on the cuticle portion of the nails.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply every time malaria attacks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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