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(a) Not provided (b) Piper betleL. (c ) Areca catechuL. (d) Not provided (e) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Piperaceae peppers (c ) Arecaceae (d) Not provided (e) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Apog (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (c) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (d) Not provided (e) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English)
Local name: (a) Apog (b) buyo (c) bunga (d) salimunog (e) balatong
Indication: colic
Plant part used: (a) lime (b) leaves (c) nuts (d) leaves (e) leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew and rub juice to stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nemis; Socorro (Aklan; Makato; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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