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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Nipa (Filipino); Nipa palm (English)
Local name: Nipa
Indication: mouth sores
Plant part used: base of trunk
Method of Preparation: Chop and broil. Peel. Squeeze out the juice. Mix with a little tawas. Gargle.
Direction for use: Children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Kolambugan; Brgy. Tinagsa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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