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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: pasma
Plant part used: limbs
Method of Preparation: Roast and pound. Squeeze to extract juice. Add small amount of salt.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1-2 tbsp. Use other half to massage the body.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ritual; Angel (Quezon; Aurora; San Luis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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