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Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: Herba-buena
Indication: antipyretic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and collect the juice and use to massage the whole body of the patient.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Arcadio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ilayang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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