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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Psidium guajavaL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: (a) hilbas mix with (b) bayabas
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil 5 leaves each of the plants mentioned and apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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