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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: Aregano
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ronquillo; Josefa (Pampanga; San Fernando; Lourdes; ) (b) de Leon; Marcelino (Pampanga; Bacolor; Pasbol; ) & (c ) Palma; Palerma (Pampanga; Bacolor; Sta. Inez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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