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(a) Allium cepaL. (b) Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Musaceae banana
Common name: (a) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English) (b) Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: (a) Sibuyas costa with (b) banana
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) top leaves 'ubod' (Tag.)
Method of Preparation: Pound one rhizome of sibuyas costa and 'ubod' together. Apply as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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