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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bua (Ilk.)
Indication: to stop profuse bleeding during child birth
Plant part used: fruit (immature)
Method of Preparation: Chew a nut.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: Chew 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Felomina (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Babalag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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