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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: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baloy; Para (Oriental Mindoro; Mansalay; Culasi; )
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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