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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Litlit (Filipino); Javanese long pepper (English)
Local name: Litlit or ikmong parang
Indication: headache
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice 1 to 2 leaves greased with oil on the forehead.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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