| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
diuretic |
| Plant part used: |
dried seeds |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of dried seeds in 2-3 glasses of water to produce a decoction. Cool before drinking |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: 1 glass after each meal.
Child: 1 tsp. 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Tuazon; Jessie (Masbate; Uson; Sto. Cristo; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Masbate |
