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(a) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. (b) Tamarindus indicaL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Mayana (Filipino) (b) Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: (a) Lampunaya with (b) tamarindo
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Squeeze alimango crab and collect juice; then add alimango juice. Poultice to chest and back.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it once a day.
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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