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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice leaves on affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Francisco; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Esperanza; Brgy. Kamasi; ) & (b) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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