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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Allium sativumL. (c ) Nicotiana tabacumL. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) ( c) Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English)
Local name: (a) hilbas or herbas mix with (b) ajos (c) tabako
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) bulb (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Roast 2 leaves each of the plants mentioned and a bulb of garlic. Crush and apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Aragay; Benita (Davao; Pob. New Corella; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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