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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: Luko-luko (Ceb.)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mella; Macario (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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