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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: Banana (var. balayan)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Extract juice of flower.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 3 tbsp. juice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Julian; Filomena (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Estancia; )
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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