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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Cogong-cogong
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water and let 1/2 glass remains and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Macabodbod; Conrada (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; ) & (b) Aniola; Anunsacion (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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