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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape nuts. Bandage and apply as poultice for 24 hours.
Direction for use: Once only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ebal; Antonio Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
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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