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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: Agra-vina
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take tsp. every 3 hours. Adult: Take 2 tbsp.. every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rodriguez; Elena (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Torres; ) & (b) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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