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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Niog
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape enough coconut meat then plug to the affected ear. Remove after 1 day.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Edrada; Esteban (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
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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