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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Coconut
Indication: drunkenness
Plant part used: top leaves 'ubod'
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/3 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/3 decoction once only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Galiga; Salvacion (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; Gabawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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