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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: kidney disease
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 9 leaves and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Romero; Eduardo (Aklan; Tangalan; Tamalagon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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