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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Coconut
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: buttons (very young coconut)
Method of Preparation: Split the 2 fruits and boil in 2 cups water until liquid turns to brown. Rub liquid to wound with cotton.
Direction for use: Apply to wound as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Benito; Juan (Ifugao; Lagawe; Tungod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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