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Hyptis suaveolens(L.) Poit. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Suob-kabayo (Filipino); Bush-tea-bush; Pignut (English)
Local name: Mengiyak a lupa
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze out the juice of 10 leaves in 1/2 glass of water and drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: Adults: One-half glass a day. Children: One-third glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Batugen; Hadji Jamalia (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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