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Orthosiphon aristatus Benth Print

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Family Labiateae
Common name: Kabling-gubat (Tag.); balbas pusa (Tag.); kabling-parang; cat's whiskers (Engl.)
Local name: Balbas kusa (Bis.)
Indication: Kidney and bladder stones; gout; lowers the blood sugar in diabetic
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get 3 handfuls of leaves and boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5minutes.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day after eating.
Additional information:
Informant: Gorgonio Lomokso Omoc-oc (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 27/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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