| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
diabetes |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adolescent and above: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Samar |
