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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: wounds
Plant part used: xylem ('bugas'; Ilk.)
Method of Preparation: Chew enough 'bugas'.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply juice directly to the wounds.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rada; Primitiva (Romblon; San Fernando; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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