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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Ikmo
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut into small pieces then cook in coconut oil. Use to massage the patient.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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