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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: hoarse voice
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and bandage to the neck.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Quarteros; Leandra (Bohol; Jogra; Pahina; ) (b) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; ) & (c ) Manding; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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