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Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: Lapunaya
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and get a clean cloth. Make a hole at the center and place pounded leaves. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) & (b) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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