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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Gawed (Ilk.)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease leaves with oil; heat gently over flame and apply as poultice on the back.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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