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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: Banana
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil handful of leaves in one can of water until 1/2 of liquid is left.
Direction for use: All ages: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magsombol; Ireneo (Batangas; Cuenca; Poblacion; Brgy VIII; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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