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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Areca catechuL. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Arecaceae (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (c) Apog
Local name: (a) Buyo with (b) bunga (c) apog
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) powder
Method of Preparation: Chew one leaf each with apog. Apply as poultice to abdomen.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramo; Leonida (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Gutivan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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