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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Niyog
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: coconut husk
Method of Preparation: Boil enough coconut husk in 2-4 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 or 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Revadalla; Domingo (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Maligaya; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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