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2 unusual facts about Sterculia


Bangar, La Union

The name Bangar (pronounced: Bang-gar) is derived from the bangar tree (pronounced ba- ngar; Sterculia foetida), which were once abundant in the general area of the present town.

Saola

They have shown to have a greater preference for the unidentified plant of the Sterculiaceae family/Sterculia genus.


Antidiarrhoeal

Bulking agents like methylcellulose, guar gum or plant fibre (bran, sterculia, isabgol, etc.) are used for diarrhoea in functional bowel disease and to control ileostomy output.


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