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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: hypertension
Plant part used: youngest leaf
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: 1 glass before breakfast.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mascardo; Paulino (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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