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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Ziziphus jujubaMill. (c ) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Rhamnaceae buckthorns; nerpruns (c ) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Mansanitas (Filipino) (c) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: (a) hilbas mix with (b) mansanitas (c) oregano
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves of the plants mentioned in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Women only: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Vera; Fidel (Davao; Banay-banay; Brgy. Cagangannan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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