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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Tabangaw (Manobo)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/ adult: drink 1/2 glass every 2 hrs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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