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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Namat
Indication: to get rid of evil spirits
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Just hand a bundle of leaves in the kitchen every time.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paneta; Pasienen (Lanao del Sur; Buntong; Gada Budi Puso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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