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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Bana
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark; soak in a glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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