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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Areca catechuL. Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: (a) Buyo mix with (b) bunga
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) nuts
Method of Preparation: Pound together and squeeze and collect juice. Drop juice to affected ear(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barrios; Josefina (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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