| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
diarrhea |
| Plant part used: |
bark |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil 5 leaves in 2 glasses of water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink the decoction while warm. |
| Direction for use: |
Children/Adults: Drink as desired. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Talpis; Solomon (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Zamboanga |
