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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Abaka (Filipino); Manila hemp; Abaca (English)
Local name: Lanot
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Cut shoot into halves and heat over flame. Mix w/ a pinch of salt. Let the patient squat and place the heater shoot below the anus and testicles.
Direction for use: For men only: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Maali; Ben (Sulu; Siasi; North Laod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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