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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (Bis.)
Indication: coughs and colds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: Children: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juan; Leonora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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