| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Macabilos |
| Indication: |
stomachache |
| Plant part used: |
leaves plus roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil 7 leaves 7 piece of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: 2 spoonsful every 3 hours.
Children: 1 teaspoonful every 2 hours. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Servo; Teodora (Romblon; ; Brgy. Capaclar; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Romblon |
