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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (c ) Piper nigrumL. (d) Allium tuberosumRottler ex Spreng. (e) Allium sativumL. (f) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Piperaceae peppers (d) Amaryllidaceae (e) Amaryllidaceae (f) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English); Salay (Tag.) (c) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English) (d) Kutsay (Filipino); Chinese chives (English) (e) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (f) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Herba buena with (b) salay ( c) paminta (d) kutsay (e) bawang (f) sibuyas
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: (a) bulb (b) leaves (c) seeds (d) leaves (e) leaves (f) bulb
Method of Preparation: Boil enough of each plant parts in vinegar then use the solution to wash affected parts.
Direction for use: Adult/children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Salazar; Maria (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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