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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: eczema
Plant part used: nuts
Method of Preparation: Pound 7 nuts finely and apply on the eczema.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Navarez; Lydia (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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