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(a) Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. (b) Ocimum basilicumL. Print

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Family (a) Lythraceae (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Hikau-hikauan (Filipino) (b) Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: (a) Ar-aritos mix with (b) Bidai
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b)
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves. Collect juice. Drop on affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Blando; Pacita (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Norte; Apayaw; Mungia; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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