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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Namat
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice 2 leaves on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; ) & (b) Cagong; Agripina (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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