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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga (Ceb.)
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Chew and swallow the fruit.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Aragay; Benita (Davao; Pob. New Corella; ; ) & (b) delos Reyes; Francisco (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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