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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 5 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Opil; Nicasia (Benguet; Itogon; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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