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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Niog (Galimba variety)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: shell
Method of Preparation: Broil fresh shell of coconut with immature meat. Wipe sweat of shell with cotton. Apply on the affected part.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Minao; Albina Vda (Zamboanga; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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