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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: sakit sa puson due to cool weather
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Foz; Vicente (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; 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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