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Hyptis suaveolens(L.) Poit. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Suob-kabayo (Filipino); Bush-tea-bush; Pignut (English)
Local name: Agdaw
Indication: painful menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of chopped roots in 2 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panday; Hajarukaya (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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