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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 10-15 leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 5 tbsp. In one day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayta; Florencia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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