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(a) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Not provided
Common name: (a) Mayana (pula) (Filipino) (b) Not provided (c) Not provided (d) Not provided
Local name: (a) Mayana (pula) (Vis.) mix with (b) maragaya (c) hawan (red) (d) compesaw
Indication: severe mosquito bites
Plant part used: (a) leaves (3 pcs.) (b) leaves (4 pcs.) (c) leaves (4 pcs.) (d) leaves (1 pc.)
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and grains. Apply as poultice not on the affected area but below or above the area.
Direction for use: Infants (3 mos. to 1 yr.;): Apply poultice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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