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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: convulsion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak leaves in a glass of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mohamad; Itlom (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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