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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: jaundice
Plant part used: leaves and bark
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magsipoc; Cristina (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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