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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 3-5 pieces of roots in 3 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bonifacio; Jose (Catanduanes; Bato; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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