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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Fortunella japonica(Thunb.) Swingle (c ) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Rutaceae rues; rutaces (c ) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Kalamansi (Filipino); Chinese orange; Round kumquat (English) (c) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Herba buena with (b) kalamansi (c) sibuyas
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) fruit (c) bulb
Method of Preparation: Pound each plant parts. Mix with mother's milk and rub to the body.
Direction for use: Adult/children: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recto; Pablo (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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