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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banag
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: roots & stem
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Illornas; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ;
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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