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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: Sangig (Ceb.)
Indication: aphrodisiac
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 pieces young leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Canete; Bernabe (Davao; ; ; )& (b) 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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