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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: ecbolic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots into small pieces; soak in wine (Anizado). Drink wine.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Osila; Stella (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Bayanihan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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