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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Siling labuyo
Indication: wounds itches
Plant part used: ripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Wash the wound thoroughly cut the ripe sili fruit and scrub on to wound once a day until heat is tolerable.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ewik; Miguel (Ifugao; Mayayao; Bongan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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