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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English) Buko (Young coconut)
Local name: Butong (Ceb.)
Indication: syphilis
Plant part used: young coconut fruit
Method of Preparation: Broil the young coconut and bore a hole the next day. Insert the male organ for 5 to 10 minutes.
Direction for use: Male adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cagulaza; Anuncisson (Camiguin; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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