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Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: Herba buena
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves & stem
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-5 pieces of stem and leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Opena; Ernesta (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (b) Tabuhara; Ofelia (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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