| Family |
(a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines |
| Common name: |
(a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
(b) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) banaba (Ceb.) with
(b) kawayan |
| Indication: |
abortifacient |
| Plant part used: |
(a) leaves
(b) roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Chop the roots into pieces together with dried banaba leaves. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Not provided |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Camiguin |
