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Family Musaceae
Common name: Banana (English), Saging (Filipino)
Local name: Saging nga dolo (Tagabawa)
Indication: For anemic
Plant part used: Fiber threads that are small, saha na gagmay
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Sun dry 3 pieces of "saha". After drying, boil the saha in 2-3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until patient is well.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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