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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: Batag na latundan
Indication: headache
Plant part used: unopened leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves and spread it over the forehead.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fuena; Jose (Catanduanes; San Pedro; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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