Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
Local name: |
Banaba |
Indication: |
purgative |
Plant part used: |
fresh leaves & bark |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil 7 - 9 leaves in 2 - 3 cups of water to produce 1/2 cup decoction. Drink the decoction. |
Direction for use: |
Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1 glass once a day. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Lozano; Magno (Quezon; General Nakar; Brgy. Poblacion; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Quezon |