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Orthosiphon aristatus (Bl.) Miq. Print

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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: balbas-pusa, kabling-gubat, kabling-parang (Tag.); Cat's whisker, Indian kidney tea, Java tea, kidney tea (Engl.)
Local name: taheebo
Indication: for high blood pressure
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD2, Tesoro A
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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