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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Bunga (Filipino); Areca nut; Betel palm (English)
Local name: Bunga
Indication: earache
Plant part used: young nut
Method of Preparation: Clean ears with hot water. Pound bunga and squeeze to collect juice. Dip cotton bud to juice and apply to affected ear.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Baclor; Maria vda. (Capiz; Pontevedra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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