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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Wash 3-5 pcs. Of roots and boil in water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Torres; Juanito (Bohol; Calape; Tultugan; ) (b) Cutsharo; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Omak; Paula (Bohol; Bilar; Roxas; ) & (d) Malabodbod; Conrada (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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