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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bua (Ilk.)
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: fresh roots
Method of Preparation: Cut 7 roots 3 inches long and wash thoroughly and boil. Drink after meal 3x a day and young 2x a day.
Direction for use: Child: drink 1/2 glass 2x a day. Adult: drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Benito; Juan (Ifugao; Lagawe; Tungod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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