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(a) Ocimum tenuiflorumL. (b) Heliotropium indicumL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: (a) Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English) (b) Trompa ng elepante (Filipino); Indian heliotrope (English)
Local name: (a) Biday mix with (b) hikaw-hikawan
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix leaves of each kind to produce a handful. Wrap in 1 banana leaf then broil. Extract 3 tbsp. of juice from the leaves.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply juice on the affected areas as needed.
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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