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Family Musaceae
Common name: Banana (Tag.)
Local name: Saging sab-a (Bis.)
Indication: Ulcers; burns; wounds
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get half young leaf and then heat over low fire.
Direction for use: Apply the poultice on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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