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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: Saging (saba)
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease one leaf with oil. Apply on stomach and waistline.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cantara; Cristantio (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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