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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging/Bungulan (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Saging (bungulan)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: petiole
Method of Preparation: Boil to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 to 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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