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Family (a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (b) Mais/Buhok (Filipino); Corn (English) (c) Not provided
Local name: (a) Banaba mix with (b) buhok ng mais (c) miagos
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) root (b) corn hair
Method of Preparation: Boil together in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As much as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Barrios; Josefina (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; ) & (b) Bermaje; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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