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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (Ceb.)
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Agapay; Maria (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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