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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English)
Local name: Lagundi
Indication: early stage of paralysis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in water. Add salt. Massage decoction on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manoza; Felipe (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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