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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: Baho-baho
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (b) Nastor; Feliciano (South Cotabato; Tantangan; San Felipe Old; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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