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(a) Kalanchoe pinnata(Lam.) Pers. (b) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. (c ) Cheilocostus speciosus(J. Koenig) C.D. Specht (d) Momordica charantiaL. Print

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Family (a) Crassulaceae stonecrops; orpins (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Costaceae (d) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: (a) Katakataka (Filipino); Cathedral bells (English) (b) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English) (c) Setawar (Filipino); Spiral ginger; Wild ginger; Crepe-ginger; Cane-reed (English) (d) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: (a) Angelico (b) clavo (c) tabubungyon (d) amargoso
Indication: cough
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) stem (d) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound together and drink juice.
Direction for use: 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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