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(a) Areca catechuL. (b) Piper betleL. (c ) Nicotiana tabacumL. Print

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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Piperaceae peppers (c ) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: (a) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (c) Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English)
Local name: (a) Betel nut (b) buyo (c) tobacco
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: (a) nut (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew together with lime. Apply juice to the stomach.
Direction for use: As necessary.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arbon; Luz (Aklan; Ibajay; Sta. Cruz; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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