Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Piper nigrumL. Print

Back

Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: Paminta
Indication: back pain
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease 2-3 fresh leaves with coconut oil or vicks and apply on chest.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 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

Back