From root: pansit
Usage Note
Pansit-pansitan is a common medicinal herb in the Philippines known for its heart-shaped leaves and is traditionally used to treat arthritis and gout.
Examples
" May pansit-pansitan sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
There's a shiny bush herb in the backyard.
Literal Translation
There-is shiny-bush at back-house.
" Ang pansit-pansitan ay isang uri ng halamang gamot. "
Natural Translation
The shiny bush is a type of medicinal plant.
Literal Translation
The shiny-bush is a type of herb medicine.
" Sinasabi ng matatanda na nakakatulong daw ang pansit-pansitan sa rayuma kapag iniinom bilang tsaa. "
Natural Translation
The elders say the shiny bush herb supposedly helps with rheumatism when drunk as tea.
Literal Translation
Say the elders that helps reportedly the shiny-bush in rheumatism when drunk as tea.
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