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(a) Nicotiana tabacumL. (b) Piper betleL. (c ) Areca catechuL. Print

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Family (a) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces (b) Piperaceae peppers (c ) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (c) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: (a) Tabako (b) buyo (c) Betel nut
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) nut
Method of Preparation: Chew together with lime. Apply juice to the stomach.
Direction for use: As necessary.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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