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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush and apply as poultice to chest and back.
Direction for use: 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Makali; Trinidad (Aklan; Kalibo; Andagao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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