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(a) Nypa fruticansWurmb (b) Areca catechuL. Print

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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Nipa (Filipino); Nipa palm (English) (b) Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: (a) Palwa sa nipa mix with (b) bunga
Indication: paligo sa bagong panganak
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak in hot water. Use infusion as bath.
Direction for use: Once (30-40 days after childbirth)
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bahinting; Susan (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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