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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Artemisia vulgarisL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: (a) Herba-buena with (b) herba sta. Maria
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves (half done). Pound and apply over the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages. As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Altobano; Geminiano (Romblon; Cajidiocan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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