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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of dried in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass 1 hour before meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nicor; Concepcion (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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