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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Decoction of fruit in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tamson; Sofronia (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jordan; Sta. Teresa; Brgy. Bulanbulan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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