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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil together in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 3x a day after each meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Aman; Margarita (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; ) (b) Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; ) & (c ) De Baclor; Maria vda. (Capiz; Pontevedra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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