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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bua (Ilk.)
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: nut
Method of Preparation: Chew the nut and the sap will be swallowed then drink a small amount of water to expel the worm.
Direction for use: Eat 1 pc. of nut twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vintar; Razon (Ilocos Norte; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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