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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: Saging
Indication: headache
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice enough leaves on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Espanola; Alejandro (Antique; ; ; ) (b) Guligao; Lourdez (Antique; ; ; )& (c ) Francisco; Dionito (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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