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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: dried fruit
Method of Preparation: Decoction of dried fruits.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day or more.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Robles; Eulogia (Bataan; Mariveles; ; Bo. Milagrosa)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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