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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of dried leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily for 30 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baldes; Bartolome (Bontoc; Barlig; Brgy. Gawana; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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