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Family Arecaceae
Common name: Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: Coconut
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: husk
Method of Preparation: Burn to ashes a coconut husk. Pound and apply to the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Genaro (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Bagumbayan; Sitio Canlubang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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