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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

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