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Family Piperaceae
Common name: Pansit-pansitan (Tag.); olasiman-ihalas (Tag.); clear weed (Engl.); shiny bush (Engl.)
Local name: Sinaw-sinaw (Bis.)
Indication: Arthritis
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 1 handful of the leaves and squash it to release its juices/extract.
Direction for use: Massage the juice on the affected area every morning. May re-apply as needed.
Additional information:
Informant: Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 04/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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