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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Namat
Indication: swellings
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) fruit (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: Not provided
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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