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(a) Allium sativumL. (b) Piper betleL. Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Bawang with (b) ikmo
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) bulb (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 bulbs and 4 leaves in a glass of water untill 1/2 glass remains
Direction for use: Adults: 1 tbsp. 3x a day. Children: 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Belarmino; Pacifico (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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