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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: for pulmonary diseases
Plant part used: leaf sheath
Method of Preparation: Apply on chest or back as poultice .
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nidres; Dabiana (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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