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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: dysentery
Plant part used: unripe fruits
Method of Preparation: Slice fruit and boil. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Escubanes; Lamberto (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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