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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: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew 2 to 3 leaves a day.
Direction for use: All ages: 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bilog; Bugos (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; ) (b) Sudaye; Sukmay (Oriental Mindoro; Bulacacao; Sogong; ) & (c ) Moodragon; Felicio (Oriental Mindoro; Bongabon; Batangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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