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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Abaka (Filipino); Manila hemp; Abaca (English)
Local name: Abaka
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves to produce 1 tsp. of juice.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1/2 tsp. once a day. Adolescent and above: Take 1 tsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Habuya; Maria (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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