| Family |
(a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines (d) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (e) Poaceae grasses; gramines |
| Common name: |
(a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
(b) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
(c) Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English)
(d) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
(e) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Banaba mix with
(b) kawayan
(c) tubo
(d) clavo
(e) mais |
| Indication: |
kidney trouble |
| Plant part used: |
(a) leaves
(b) roots
(c) roots
(d) roots
(e) hair |
| Method of Preparation: |
Mix a handful each of the roots mentioned; 2 banaba leaves and the hairs of one ear of corn. Boil in 3 glasses of water till 1 glass remaining. Drink decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Children: One-half glass 3x a day.
Adults: One glass 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Lanao del Norte |
