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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

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