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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Gawed
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat a leaf over a flame. Apply while hot on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Kibatay; Felicito (Bontoc; Tadian; Brgy. Sumadel; ) & (b) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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