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Corypha utan Lam. Print

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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Buli (Filipino)
Local name: Buli (R. Bis.) or Silag (Ilk.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: thorn or top leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew a thorn or top leaves and gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: Gargle every time the tooth aches.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rotoni; Gomer (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Sugod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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