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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: Sahing-saba
Indication: fever
Plant part used: pulp
Method of Preparation: Cut the pulp into pieces and pound. Apply as poultice on forehead and the lower stomach.
Direction for use: Adult/Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ulama; Jalil (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Tampakan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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