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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 pieces of bark in a glass of water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: All herbolarios interviewed (Bontoc; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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