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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: falling hair
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Make well on root section. The following day get water accumulated during the night. Rinse the head with water and massage the scalp.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vallejo; Estrella (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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