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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Katumbal
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Pound 2 fruits. Place in a cup of water. Use as eye drops.
Direction for use: All ages: 3-4x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cagong; Agripina (Maguindanao; ; ; ) (b) Opena; Ernesta (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (c ) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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