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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Nipa (Filipino); Nipa palm (English)
Local name: Nipa or sasa
Indication: snake and insect bites
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Cut fruits and chew. Use this as poultice on bitten areas.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magno; Simeon (Quezon; San Francisco; ; Brgy. Ibabang Tayuman; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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