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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: Boil 9 pcs of bark in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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