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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Malinao
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 1 pail of water. Use decoction for bathing.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 3x a day. Adolescent/Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayo; Juliana (Surigao del Norte; Dinagat; Brgy. Mahayahay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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