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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saba (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Sab-a
Indication: dandruff
Plant part used: stalk or 'palua' leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil the stalk (palua) then squeeze. Mix with pounded buongon leaves and rub on head.
Direction for use: Once a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayte; Poncrasia (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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