| Family |
(a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines |
| Common name: |
(a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
(b) Mais/Buhok (Filipino); Corn (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Banaba
(b) buhok ng mais |
| Indication: |
diuretic |
| Plant part used: |
(a) leaves
(b) corn silk |
| Method of Preparation: |
Drink decoction |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: 1 glass agua tiempo. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Makahilas; Salud (Aklan; Numancia; Dungon; ) & (b) Rebenito; Merenciana dela Cruz (Aklan; Altavas; Man-op; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Aklan |
