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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: whooping cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves to produce juice.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1/2 tsp. once daily. Adults: Take 1 tbsp. once daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vargas; Insueda (Catanduanes; Virac; Sta. Elena; ) (b) Teves; Lourdes (Catanduanes; San Andres; Lictin; ) & (c ) Almodovar; Salvacion (Catanduanes; San Andres; Rizal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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