| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Melendres (Filipino); Crepe myrtle (English) |
| Local name: |
Melendres |
| Indication: |
purgative |
| Plant part used: |
leaves; roots; flowers |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil equal proportion of leaves; roots and flowers in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Children: Take 1/2 tsp. 3 x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Blancaflor; Precilla (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy Zone V; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Negros Occidental |
