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(a) Areca catechuL. (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Not provided
Common name: (a) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English) (b) Namat ( c) Not provided (d) Not provided
Local name: (a) Mamaan mix with (b) namat (c) tayakoda (d) apog
Indication: swellings
Plant part used: (a) fruit (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix all plant parts mentioned. Pound and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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