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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Clavo (Ceb.)
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in a glass of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 tbsp. 3x a day. Child: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manuales; Pascuala (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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