Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng.
 
Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng.
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Family:
Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name:
Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name:
Oregano
Indication:
children's cough
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound enough leaves. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth. Squeeze to collect juice. Add sugar to sweeten.
Direction for use:
Infants: Take 1/2 tsp. 3x a day. Children: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Ongue; Atanacio (Siquijor; Bolos; ; ) (b) Quilicot; Jesus (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Bituag; ) & (c ) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Siquijor