| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba (Ceb.) |
| Indication: |
diarrhea |
| Plant part used: |
leaves/ bark |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of bark in just enough water to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Aragay; Benita (Davao; Pob. New Corella; ; ) (b) Inoc; Rosvias (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Sellado; Alfredo (Davao; ; ; ) & (d) Gabuya; Maula (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Davao |
