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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Cogong-cogong
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil some pieces of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Cool before drinking.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Omak; Paula (Bohol; Bilar; Roxas; ) (b) Malabodbod; Conrada (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; ) (c ) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; ) & (d) Quarteros; Leandra (Bohol; Jogra; Pahina; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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