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(a) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. (b) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English) (b) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: (a) Oregano mix with (b) Herba-buena
Indication: bronchitis
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze juice. Mix with mother's milk. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: (4-12 yrs. old) 1 tbsp. 2x a day. Infants: 3 drops 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Galate; Nardo (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Poblacion; ) (b) Bibay; Hermana (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone North; ) & (c ) 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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