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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging/Latundan (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Latundan
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply boiled top leaves and poultice on the chest.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barito; Ismael (Quezon; Alabat; Brgy. Gordon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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