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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Areca catechuL. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Arecaceae (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English); Buyo (Bik.) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (c ) Apog (Lime)
Local name: (a) buyo mix with (b) bunga (c ) apog (Lime)
Indication: colic
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) nut ( c)
Method of Preparation: Chew leaves.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Quimado; Avelina (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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