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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Coconut (red purple)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Wash a root thoroughly. Pound and get the juice. Mix with basi then rub to the affected part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Molina; Salvador (Ilocos Norte; Batac; ;)
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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