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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: pilay finder
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Put coconut oil on a piece of leaf. Run the leaf over the body. The leaf will not move over the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Robines; Jeremias (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Marigondon; Brgy. Cambicang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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