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