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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (K. Bis.)
Indication: sore throat
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 2 pieces of leaves. Heat and apply as poultice on neck.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alar; Ricardo (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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