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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Cogong-cogong
Indication: carminative (expel gas)
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in just enough water and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Manding; Antonio R. (Bohol; Baclayon; Poblacion; ) (b) Metukwa; Diosdado (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; ) (c ) Cutsharo; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; ) (d) & (e) Logrono; Nicanor (Bohol; Inabanga; Nabuod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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