Banana (Engl.)

Musa sapientum L.

Skin

Tallest or largest monocot, herbaceous Height: N/A Leaves: Spirally arranged, waxy leaves are petioled, parallel-veined, long and extensive. Flowers: A single inflorescence with many bracts between rows of flowers develops from the plant's base (1) Fruits: Single bunch of seedless fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant (1)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Diarrhea. Preparation: Boil the dead leaves with Guava leaves until small amount of water left (ituson). Part used: Dead Leaves (Unas) | Excessive blood discharge on menopausal women. Preparation: Boil the dead leaves in 5 glasses of water or with kupo-kupo plant until small amount of water left (ituson). Part used: Dead Leaves (Unas) | Vomiting with blood. Preparation: Boil the dead leaves in 5 glasses of water or with kupo-kupo plant until small amount of water left (ituson). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Boil the dead leaves with Guava leaves until small amount of water left (ituson) | Boil the dead leaves in 5 glasses of water or with kupo-kupo plant until small amount of water left (ituson) | Boil the dead leaves in 5 glasses of water or with kupo-kupo plant until small amount of water left (ituson)

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Forest, mountains, cultivated

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Musa sapientum L.
Local Name: Banana (Engl.)
Family: Musaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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