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 ( Ilk.)
Indication:
sprain; dislocations
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound 9 leaves and wet with small amount of vinegar. Wrap it in a banana leaf and roast. Apply as poultice. Remove after one hour.
Direction for use:
All ages: apply 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Estrellon; Lilia (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Cagayan