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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Macabilos
Indication: for abortion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 1 glass of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Females only: Drink 1/4 glass of decoction 3x a day until abortion occurs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mango; Ramon (Romblon; ; Brgy. Cajimon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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