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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: fresh bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark in enough water to produce decoction. Use decoction in washing the wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rigorta; Magdalena (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Pogo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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