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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Niray
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Wrap in a cloth. Heat and apply on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ramirez; Alicia (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Baloling; ) (b) Fernandez; Anita (Pangasinan; West; Brgy. Libsong; ) (c ) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; ) & (d) Laroja; Isabel (Pangasinan; Dinmaley; Brgy. Naguilayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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