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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saba (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Sab-a
Indication: cough
Plant part used: ubod or saha
Method of Preparation: Soak 3 inches of 'ubod' or 'saha' in water. Drink infusion
Direction for use: Adults/ children: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lumungsod; Pio (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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