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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop the bark. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; ) & (b) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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