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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: Banana
Indication: over drunk
Plant part used: unopened leaves
Method of Preparation: Open leaves/ apply as poultice on the chest; back and stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply just once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Domingo; Florentino (Nueva Ecija; Carrangalan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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