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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
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves and extract juice; add a little sugar and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 tbsp. a day. Children: 1 tsp. a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sioting; Serafio (South Cotabato; Tupi; Lison; ) & (b) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; )
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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