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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Areca catechuL. Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: (a) Buyo mix with (b) bunga
Indication: mouth sores
Plant part used: (a) (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew as bubblegum
Direction for use: As desired.
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: Lanao del Norte

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