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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: internal hemorrhage
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 12 pieces of 1-2 inch size roots in 3 glasses of water for 1/2 hours. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 3x a day. Adults: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ebal; Ambrosia Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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