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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Lada
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut roots into pieces and boil in 2 glasses of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescents/Adults: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esmero; Casimiro (Masbate; Acacia; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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