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(a) Not provided (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Panaktakan mix w/ (b) Banaba
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil both parts of the plants mentioned in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass a day. Children: 1glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; ) (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan) (c ) Dormido; Celerina (South Cotabato; Surallah; Centralla; ) (d) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (e) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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