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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Abaka (Filipino); Manila hemp; Abaca (English)
Local name: Abaka (Ceb.)
Indication: cuts and wounds
Plant part used: stalk
Method of Preparation: Scrape the stalk and apply as poultice on cuts and wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tagaro; Pedro (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Lakas; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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