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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Roast bark and pound. Boil and serve as beverage every morning.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink once every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Peralta; Evataquia (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Ungsod; Vicente (Antique; Bugasong; Zaragosa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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