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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Cogong-cogong
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: seeds and flowers
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of seeds and flowers in just enough water to produce 1/2 glass of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 3-4 tsp. a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Arnaiz; Porfirio (Bohol; Tapon; Sitio; ) & (b) Arboladura; Petronilo (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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