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1 Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. 2 Uncollected Print

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Family 1 Lamiaceae 2 Uncollected
Common name: 1 Country borage (English), Oregano (Spanish), Suganda (Filipino) 2 Not provided
Local name: 1 Dunsig (Talaingod manobo) 2 Karibangal (Talaingod manobo)
Indication: For bikog (Bisaya), muscle cramp (English)
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Boil 10 to 15 leaves of each plant in 2 cups of water until 1 cup remains.
Direction for use: Use the infusion as an aromatic bath to the affected area; then drink the remaining part.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Datu Guibang Apoga
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/12/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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