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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Ikmo
Indication: boil
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Add lime to 2 - 3 leaves and pound and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Denasmara; Nicolas (Quezon; Burderos; Brgy. Cabungalunan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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