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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 bark in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Grino; Soledad (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Buntalala)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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