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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: Oregano (Filipino, Spanish)
Local name: Oregano (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Toothache
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get sufficient quantity of leaves and then heat over low fire.
Direction for use: Patch the heated leaves into the cheek opposite to the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Timna Liblibod
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 23/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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