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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: anemia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Place 3-5 leaves in rice am.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Take 2 spoonsful 3x a day. Children: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recto; Cleminta (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Marigondon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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