| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
diabetes |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil 10-15 leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: 5 tbsp. In one day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Bayta; Florencia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Catanduanes |
