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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Abaka (Filipino); Manila hemp; Abaca (English)
Local name: Abaca
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: inflorescence
Method of Preparation: Boil inflorescence in enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup on the first day after giving birth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ritual; Angel (Quezon; Aurora; San Luis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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