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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: menstrual disorder
Plant part used: bark and fruit
Method of Preparation: Make an infusion of bark and fruit in a glass of water for 3 days. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass of infusion as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Caparas; Nemesio (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Cupang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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