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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Buyo or buyo-buyo
Indication: body pains
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cook 25 leaves in 2 cups of coconut oil. Do not overcook. Rub oil on affected area.
Direction for use: Adults/children: 3x a day (especially before going to bed)
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayte; Poncrasia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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