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(a) Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. (b) Ocimum tenuiflorumL. Print

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Family (a) Lythraceae (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Hikau-hikauan (Filipino) (b) Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: (a) Hikaw-hikawan mix with (b) biday
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix leaves of each kind to produce a handful. Wrap in 1 banana leaf then broil. Extract 3 tbsp. of juice from the leaves.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply juice on the affected areas as needed.
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: Nueva Ecija

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