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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: Paminta
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Soak in alcohol and add white flower. Use this to massage affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Massage every evening or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellano; Montano (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Abuyon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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