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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. Squeeze juice and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 2 tbsp. 2 x a day. Children: 1 tsp. 2 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; ) (b) Balut; Tranquilina (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Norte; Inabon; ) (c ) Lantion; Emilio (Nueva Viscaya; Bayombong; Masoa; ) (d) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) & (e) Cada; Anacleta (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Manggayan; )
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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