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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Calavo
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply fresh leaves as poultice on the inflamed part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Arboladura; Petronilo (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Torres; Juanito (Bohol; Calape; Tultugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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