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(a) Allium sativumL. (b) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (c ) Nicotiana tabacumL. Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: (a) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (b) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (c) Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English)
Local name: (a) ajos mix with (b) herbas (c) tabako
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: clove
Method of Preparation: Pound 3 cloves and soak in a glass of water for 4 hours. Use this to massage the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Redublado; Porfirio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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