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(a) Pandanus tectoriusParkinson ex Zucc. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Pandanaceae (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Pandan (Filipino); Thatch screwpine; Textile screwpine; Tahitian screwpine; Pandan (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Pandan with (b) banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 leaves and handful of roots in 4 glasses of water until 3 glasees remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumague; Nustica (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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