Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
 
Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
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Family:
Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name:
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name:
Banaba
Indication:
kidney trouble
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil 7 fresh leaves in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every morning.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Ponce; Pedro (Batanes; Itbayat; Brgy. San Pedro; ) (b) Infesta; Salvador (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Malakdong; ) & (c ) Carpiz; Nemesio (Batanes; Mahatao; Brgy. Manib; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Batanes