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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: dried seeds
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of dried seeds in 2-3 glasses of water to produce a decoction. Cool before drinking
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass after each meal. Child: 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tuazon; Jessie (Masbate; Uson; Sto. Cristo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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