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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 2 to 3 glasses of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sabido; Trining (Quezon; ; ; Bo. Gulang-Gulang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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