Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
 
Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
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Family:
Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name:
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name:
Banaba
Indication:
diabetes
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil 10-15 leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: 5 tbsp. In one day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Bayta; Florencia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Catanduanes