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1 Ocimum basilicum L. 2 Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family 1 Lamiaceae 2 Lamiaceae
Common name: 1 Sweet basil (English), Balanoy (Filipino) 2 Country borage (English), Oregano (Spanish), Suganda (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Bawing (Tagakaulo), Balanoy (Tagalog) 2 Kalabo (Tagakaolo, Bisaya), Suganda (Tagalog)
Indication: For colds, para sa sip-on
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Extracted juice-Prepare a handful of mature leaves of bawing and oregano then place it inside a banana leaf. Subject the banana leaf to fire until the leaf turns somewhat soft and glossy.
Direction for use: Squeeze the leaves to extract the juice then drink 1 tbsp. of the juice until the affliction is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Victoria Ampan-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)- traditional birth attendant and mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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