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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; ) & (b) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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