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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Buranai
Indication: centipede bite
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves & collect juice. Apply drops on the bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Silukmai; Lising (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; ) (b) Sudaye; Sukmay (Oriental Mindoro; Bulacacao; Sogong; ) & (c ) Yamot; Baaw (Oriental Mindoro; Bulacacao; Sogong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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