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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: Saba (Waray)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a leaf and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abaguin; Julia (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 1 Motiong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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