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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (K. Bis.)
Indication: colic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 glass once a day. Children: 1/3 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sunico; Maxima (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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