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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) Buyo mix w/ (b) Kasla
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) stems
Method of Preparation: Poultice the mentioned plant parts on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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