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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Coconut
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: shell
Method of Preparation: Cover coconut shell with aluminum to condense water. Use vapor for skin diseases.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cawaling; Marcelina (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (b) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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