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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Banana
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Chop the flower; add a little salt and use as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guddaran; Antonino (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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