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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Kantong
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: juice of stalk
Method of Preparation: Cut the stalk. Drop juice on wounds to stop bleeding.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ngina; George (Bontoc; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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