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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Banana
Indication: heart disease
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 2 to 4 glasses of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1 cup decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lozano; Magno (Quezon; General Nakar; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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