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(a) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (b) Not provided
Local name: (a) Banaba with (b) Miagos
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) bark (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil bark and roots in water to produce decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Baclor; Maria vda. (Capiz; Pontevedra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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