And geichen (pisonia aculeata) can be used to die teeth black, in order to prevent cavities and strengthen the teeth for chewing. The shaman laughs and says, "Black teeth go better with the dark skin of the Paiwan people. It's more attractive!"
腺果藤可以將牙齒染成黑色，防止蛀牙，增加牙齒咬合力氣，祭司笑說，「染黑的牙齒與排灣人幽黑的皮膚相襯，比較漂亮。」