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(a) Piper nigrumL. (b) Allium sativumL. (c ) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (c) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: (a) Paminta mix with (b) garlic (c) ginger
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) bulb (c) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome; bulb; and seeds (any amount). Mix with rubbing alcohol or gas. Massage it on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Adults: Apply before bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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