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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); Balayan (Iloko)
Local name: Balayan (Ilk.)
Indication: typhoid fever
Plant part used: sucker
Method of Preparation: Extract the juice. Add a little amount of basi and drink.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1 tsp. 2x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cristobal; Godofredo (Ilocos Norte; Pagudpud; Burayok; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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