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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Alagau (Filipino); Fragrant premna (English)
Local name: Alagaw
Indication: cough (bronchitis)
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves for 15 minutes in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass once a day or as needed . Adults: Drink 1 glass of decoction before meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellana; Lucing (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Pagkakaisa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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