Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Dendranthema indicum(L.) Des Moul. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Mansanilla (Filipino); False chamomile; Mother's daisy (English)
Local name: (a) Herba buena with (b) manzanilla
Indication: fever
Plant part used: fresh leaves for both
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves of both plants in 3 glasses of water. Rub to the body with clean cloth or face towel 3x a day.
Direction for use: Rub with decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mallari; Leovigildo (Ifugao; Lamut; Salamague; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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