Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
 
Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
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Family:
Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name:
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name:
Banaba
Indication:
diuretic
Plant part used:
fruit or bark
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of fruit or bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use:
All ages: Drink 1 glass of decoction everyday.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Maraan; Lito (Bataan; Balanga; ; ) & (b) Diaz; Ruperto (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Bernabe)
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Bataan