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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: Biday (Ilk.)
Indication: supot-supot
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Chop whole plant to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Use decoction as sponge bath daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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