| Family |
(a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines |
| Common name: |
(a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
(b) Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Banaba mix with
(b) tubo |
| Indication: |
kidney trouble |
| Plant part used: |
(a) leaves
(b) stem |
| Method of Preparation: |
Peel and chop about 4 inch of sugar cane. Chop 4 matured banana leaves. Mix and boil in 1/2 liter of water for 1/2 hour. Cool and drink decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: One glass 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Agawin; Nilen (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; ; Bo. Tacub) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Lanao del Norte |
