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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of 7 leaves in 2 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day (morning and afternoon).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cardenas; Magdalena (Iloilo; ; ; ) & (b) Bondad; Lily (Iloilo; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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