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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Balanoy or barbaniw
Indication: cough and colds
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water. Drink after cooling.
Direction for use: Child: 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Opil; Nicasia (Benguet; Itogon; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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