Areca catechuL.
 
Areca catechuL.
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Family:
Arecaceae
Common name:
Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name:
Bua (Ilk.)
Indication:
purgative
Plant part used:
fresh roots
Method of Preparation:
Cut 7 roots 3 inches long and wash thoroughly and boil. Drink after meal 3x a day and young 2x a day.
Direction for use:
Child: drink 1/2 glass 2x a day. Adult: drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Benito; Juan (Ifugao; Lagawe; Tungod; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Ifugao