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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (K. Bis.)
Indication: pyorrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew and collect juice. Apply on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; ) & (b) Temana; Nestor (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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