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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: Saging
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cut one whole leaf into pieces. Soak in 3 glasses of water for an hour. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jamero; Concepcion (Surigao del Norte; Surigao City; Poblacion; Motorpool; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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