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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 leaves in 2 glasses of water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink the decoction while warm.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Drink as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Talpis; Solomon (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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