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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 4 glasses of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Eleuterio (Quezon; Perez; Brgy. Pagkakaisa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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