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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Lada
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: ripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil ripe fruit in coconut milk. Add little amount of salt. Serve as soup before meal time.
Direction for use: Adults: Take the soup every 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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