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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves and stem
Method of Preparation: Pound the stem and young leaves and apply as poultice on both temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pajarillo; Delia (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy VI; ) (b) Tortosa; Wilfredo (Negros Occidental; Binalbagan; San Teodoro; ) & (c ) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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