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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: suganda (Tag.); oregano, torongil de limon (Span.); bildu (Sul.); clavo (C.L. Bis.); latai, latay (Sub.)
Local name: klabo
Indication: For pasma
Plant part used: leaf (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Express juice from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take juice by mouth. Use sapal (strained plant materials) to massage affected area.
Additional information: Do not take a bath until 3 days after massage. Pasma is manifested by hand tremors, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to cold.
Informant: Same_ano L
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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