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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Cut the young fruit. Get the nut and add lime. Apply on the wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Urdan; Gualberto (Quezon; Ma. Aurora; Brgy. Kadacayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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