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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: late menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ruperos; Leoncia (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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