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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Herba-buena with (b) lasona
Indication: cold
Plant part used: both leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves & massage to the chest.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Felomina (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Babalag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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