| 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 leaves in water to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Babarta; Felecitas (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; ) (b) Acevedo; Josefina (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; ) (c ) Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; ) & (d) Perigrino; Rosita (Leyte; Ormoc City; Poblacion; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Leyte |
