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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Abtok
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 3 to 4 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buyo; Bugo (Oriental Mindoro; Mansala; Colasi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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