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(a) Metroxylon saguRottb. (b) Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. Print

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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Menispermaceae
Common name: (a) Buri (Filipino); Sago palm (English) (b) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: (a) Buri mix with (b) albutra
Indication: bleeding gums (hango)
Plant part used: (a) vine (b) stalk (paklang)
Method of Preparation: Decoction of 2-inch (thumb diameter). Chop vine and buli in 2 glasses of water. Use decoction as mouth wash.
Direction for use: All ages: Use it as often as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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