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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: Decoction of leaves.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Caparas; Nemesio (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Cupang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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