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(a) Piper betleL. (b) Fortunella japonica(Thunb.) Swingle Print

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Family (a) Piperaceae peppers (b) Rutaceae rues; rutaces
Common name: (a) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (b) Kalamansi (Filipino); Chinese orange; Round kumquat (English)
Local name: (a) Buyo mix with (b) kalamansi
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) fruit
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves of ikmo. Mix with kalamansi juice and rub on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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