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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Nipa (Filipino); Nipa palm (English)
Local name: Sasa
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in desired amount of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: gargle in tolerable temperature 3x a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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