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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Samat
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cailao; Victoria (Pampanga; Apalit; Sukad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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