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Piper betle Print

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Family Piperaceae
Common name: Betel leaf plant (Engl.); ikmo (Tag.); itmo (Tag.); buyo-anis (Tag.); buyok (Tag.)
Local name: Boyo (Bis.)
Indication: Inflammations; boils
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 3 matured leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Direction for use: Place the heated leaves directly on the affected area and bandage it.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 20/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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