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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: gas pain of children
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil a leaf and rub over the abdomen.
Direction for use: Children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rase; Segundino (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Taguilos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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