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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: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: bark of stalk
Method of Preparation: Cut a piece f bark proportionate with the abdomen. Apply directly to the abdomen.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Genaro (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Bagumbayan; Sitio Canlubang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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