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Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. Print

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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: Kadlum (Filipino); Indian patchouli (English)
Local name: Kadlum
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bartolome; Flora (Romblon; Tablas Island; Alcantara; Brgy. Tugdan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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