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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Add lime. Rub to whole body.
Direction for use: If necessary before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arbon; Luz (Aklan; Ibajay; Sta. Cruz; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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