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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: bark and leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves and bark in 3 glasses to produce 1 glass.
Direction for use: 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tabuena; Genoveva (Aklan; Makato; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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