| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
irregular menstruation |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water for 2 minutes. Drink decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Surotan; Rareika (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Lanao del Sur |
