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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 - 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Altobano; Geminiano (Romblon; Cajidiocan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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