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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves over a flame. Poultice the mentioned plant parts on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ortiz; Rolando (Catanduanes; Virac; Gogon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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