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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga
Local name: Bunga
Indication: Intestinal worms
Plant part used: Fruits
Method of Preparation: Roast fruits, then boil.
Direction for use: Eat.
Additional information: Also used to deworm pigs
Informant: Amy Jugueta (Quezon; Alabat)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Dando RF, Dando LR
Date abstracted: 10/11/2017
Province: Alabat Island

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