| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Macabilos |
| Indication: |
for abortion |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves in 1 glass of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Females only: Drink 1/4 glass of decoction 3x a day until abortion occurs. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Mango; Ramon (Romblon; ; Brgy. Cajimon; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Romblon |
