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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush. Use as filler.
Direction for use: All ages: Two times a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mahilom; Alberto (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Kawit Oriental; ) & (b) Hiligan; Elpidio (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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