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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: Paminta
Indication: muscle cramps
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pounds seeds. Fry in coconut oil. Rub on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Adults/65 yrs. and above: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Visoro; Mamerto (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; ) & (b) Tandas; Jose (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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