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(a) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. (b) Citrus X aurantiifolia(Christm.) Swingle (pro. sp.) Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Rutaceae rues; rutaces
Common name: (a) Mayana (Filipino) (b) Dayap (Filipino); Lime; Key lime (English)
Local name: (a) Lampunaya with (b) limon
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) fruit
Method of Preparation: Squeeze ripe limon to collect juice. Crush lapunaya leaves. Add 'apdo' of bangus or snake. Rub to chest and back.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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