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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saba (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Saba (Waray)
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: bark or saha
Method of Preparation: Soak 3 finger-like 'saha' in water for 1 day.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass 3x 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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