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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Jatropha curcasL. Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (b) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: (a) Tagumbao plus (b) lawer
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves. Apply directly on forehead and temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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