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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Fishtail palm (Engl.); pugahan (Tag.)
Local name: Patikan (Bis.)
Indication: Stomachache
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Get the whole roots and wash it. Chop the roots into small pieces. Boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Emiliano Tinae Apiag (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 2
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/03/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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