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:
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:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Ilocos Norte