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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging/Bungulan (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Saging (bungulan) (Ceb.)
Indication: balisawsaw
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and apply as poultice on the lower stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cagulasa; Anuncission (Camiguin; Poblacion Catarman; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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