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(a) Hyptis suaveolens(L.) Poit. (b) Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Lamiaceae
Common name: (a) Suob-kabayo (Filipino); Bush-tea-bush; Pignut (English) (b) Kadlum (Filipino); Indian patchouli (English)
Local name: (a) Kambing or Bangbangsit (Ilk.) or Loco-loco (R. Bis.) with (b) kadlum (R. Bis.)
Indication: athlete's foot
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze to extract juice of leaves.
Direction for use: Apply directly on the foot.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Milagros (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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