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Family (a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) (c) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Banaba with (b) mais (c) cogon
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark hair roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough of each plant parts in 1 glass of water to produce 1/2 glass. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult/children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lawig; Martin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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