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(a) Capsicum annuum var. annuumL. (b) Citrus X aurantiifolia(Christm.) Swingle (pro. sp.) Print

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Family (a) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces (b) Rutaceae rues; rutaces
Common name: (a) Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English) (b) Dayap (Filipino); Lime; Key lime (English)
Local name: (a) Sili mix with (b) lime
Indication: kulebra
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b)
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves/ mix w/ lime then apply on the affected part as poultice.
Direction for use: Children: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Soriano; Pacencia (Nueva Ecija; Carrangalan; Digdig; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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