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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saba (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Batag
Indication: boil
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape the fruit and apply directly on boils.
Direction for use: All Ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Samson; Josefina (Masbate; Milagros; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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