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(a) Saccharum officinarumL. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Tubo mix with (b) banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) leave
Method of Preparation: Peel and chop about 4 inch of sugar cane. Chop 4 matured banana leaves. Mix and boil in 1/2 liter of water for 1/2 hour. Cool and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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