Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
 
Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
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Family:
Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name:
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name:
Banaba
Indication:
kidney trouble
Plant part used:
leaves; bark
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of dried leaves in 3 glasses of water; drink decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Perez; Amada (Camarines Sur; Pasalao; San Cirilo; ) (b) Abante; Zany (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Antonio; ) (c ) Analupa; Jose (Camarines Sur; Calabanga; San Francisco; ) (d) Julia; Julian (Camarines Sur; Maganao; San Isidro; ) & (e) Villamen; Felizardo (Camarines Sur; Magarao; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Camarines Sur