Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Piper betleL. Print

Back

Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Gawed (Ilk.)
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease leaves with oil; heat gently and apply on the neck. Drink 1 tsp. of honeybee after each meal
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

Back