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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Bawing
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and poultice on stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fernando; Anita (Maguindanao; Cotabato City; Malagapas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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