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(a) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (b) Fortunella japonica(Thunb.) Swingle Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Rutaceae rues; rutaces
Common name: (a) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) (b) Kalamansi (Filipino); Chinese orange; Round kumquat (English)
Local name: (a) herba-buena mix with (b) calamansi
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in water and use decoction for sponge bath.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castillo; Maria (Palawan; Narra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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