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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba ( Ilk.)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of bark in 5 cups of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bumanglan; Eugenia (Cagayan; Pamplona; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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