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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: Sahing (Ceb.)
Indication: blood vomiting
Plant part used: stalk
Method of Preparation: Cut the stalk into pieces and pound. Apply on chest and back. Wrap with a piece of cloth.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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