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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Ikmo
Indication: gastric pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2-3 leaves in desired amount of water to produce a decoction. Add a piece of bunga.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day before meal. Children: 1/4 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellano; Montano (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Abuyon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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