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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil in water and drink decoction
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass for 3 consecutive days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sioting; Serafio (South Cotabato; Tupi; Lison; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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