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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: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Use the topmost unopened leaf as poultice on the legs.
Direction for use: Adults: Poultice as the need arises.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buscaino; Emilio (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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