Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
Local name: |
Banaba |
Indication: |
diabetes |
Plant part used: |
leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves to produce a decoction. |
Direction for use: |
Adolescent and above: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Samar |