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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Ikmo
Indication: remedy for goiter
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Add a few drops of oil in leaves and use as poultice. Apply on neck and forehead.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mapaya; Maximo (Quezon;Atimonan; Brgy. Mangalayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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