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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Eat young nut/fruit.
Direction for use: For children only: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Robines; Jeremias (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Marigondon; Brgy. Cambicang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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