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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo (Ceb.)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and massage on chest.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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