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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: purgative
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply top leaves as poultice on the chest or back of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rino; Pastora (Quezon; Lucena City; ; Brgy. Gulang-Gulang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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