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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Collect juice.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1/2 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sexion; Leah (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy V; ) (b) Blancaflor; Precilla (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy Zone V; ) (c ) Mallo; Elena (Negros Occidental; Villadolid; Banua; Sagwa) (d) Jardinico; Enriquita (Negros Occidental; San Enrique; ; ) (e) Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; ) & (f) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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