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(a) Areca catechuL. (b) Piper betleL. Print

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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Bunga mix with (b) buyo
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: (a) nuts (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound together and squeeze and collect juice. Drop juice to affected ear(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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