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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Nipa (Filipino); Nipa palm (English)
Local name: Sasa
Indication: pasma sa gutom
Plant part used: petiole
Method of Preparation: Roast 3 pieces of petiole. Collect juice; add salt and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 2-4 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Capilit; Santos (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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