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Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: Katay-katay (Manobo)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop the roots into pieces and boil in 4 glass of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Child: drink 1/2 glass decoction. Adolescent: drink 1/2 glass. Adult: drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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