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Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: Pa-ira
Indication: for easy recovery after child birth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves over a flame. Squeeze out the juice in 2 glasses of water . Add sugar if desired. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guro; Unta (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; Bo. Tuka)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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