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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: Bettle nut
Indication: hernia ('loslos')
Plant part used: unopened flower
Method of Preparation: Split flower into 2. Scrape this membrane of the flower. Apply as poultice directly on the scrotum (testes).
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Apply once a day. Repeat the next day if needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bunyaw; Rosalio (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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