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Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Decoction of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aguilar; Rosario (Iloilo; Sta. Barbara; Nakabukao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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