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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: Apply as poultice. (add tiger bomb to leaves). Poultice to forehead.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tolentino; Adeliza (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) (b) Antonio; Candelaria (Aklan; ; ; ) (c ) Morales; Dignidad P. (Aklan; Balete; ; ) & (d) Nepomuceno; Veronica (Aklan; Balete; Guanco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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