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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging/Latundan (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Saging (tundang) (Ceb.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: pericarp (puso)
Method of Preparation: Pound the pericarp and apply directly on the swollen wound.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice when dried.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Silangan; Modesto (Camiguin; Mambajao; Tagda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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