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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Alagau (Filipino); Fragrant premna (English)
Local name: Ariaw
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil a leaf over a live coal. Apply on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cobico; Salvador (Batanes; Ibayat; Brgy. San Rafael; ) & (b) Balanay; Maria (Batanes; Itbayat; Brgy. Santa Lucia; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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