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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: Add vinegar or coconut oil on pounded leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Astoreza; Catalina (Quezon; Genral Nakar; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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