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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: relapse from childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in water and use in bathing.
Direction for use: Adults: Bath as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Visoro; Mamerto (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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