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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Sanib
Indication: gas pain
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: Children: Drink 1/4 glass 3x a day. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Manginsoy; Pedro (Siquijor; San Juan; Tagibo; ) (b) Maceta; Severino (Siquijor; San Juan; Tubod; ) (c ) Onque; Atanacio (Siquijor; Bolos; ; ) (d) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) & (e) Sibonga; Welhilminda (Siquijor; Bamban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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