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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: febrifuge
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Boil the stem in vinegar with onions. Wrap in a piece of cloth and rub to the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encallado; Gregorio (Quezon; Sampaloc; Brgy. San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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