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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves and apply directly from forehead down to the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rivera; Roberta (Aklan; Kalibo; Linabu-an; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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