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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: snakebite
Plant part used: petiole ir core or pith
Method of Preparation: Broil the core and use as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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