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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Cogong-cogong
Indication: skin diseases (ringworm)
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and collected juice on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Garcia; Felizer (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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