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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: abdominal pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in water to produce a decoction. Drink. Boiled leaves are used as poultice on the abdomen.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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