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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English)
Local name: Lagundi
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day 4 days after menstruation and after sexual intercourse.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Silvano; Alfonsa (Albay; Tiwi; Lipho; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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