| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba ( Ilk.) |
| Indication: |
sprain; dislocations |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound 9 leaves and wet with small amount of vinegar. Wrap it in a banana leaf and roast. Apply as poultice. Remove after one hour. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: apply 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Estrellon; Lilia (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Cagayan |
