| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba (Ceb.) |
| Indication: |
kidney trouble |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Crush young leaves and apply as poultice on the abdomen. |
| Direction for use: |
Adult: drink 1 glass decoction 2x a day. Apply poultice as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Pirang; Norma (Agusan del Norte; Santiago; Brgy. Badeng; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Agusan del Norte |
