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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil the fruit and drink the decoction
Direction for use: All ages: 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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