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(a) Artemisia vulgarisL. (b) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English) (b) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: (a) Herba sta. maria with (b) herba-buena
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves (half done). Pound and apply over the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages. As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Foz; Vicente (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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