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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: Extract 1 tbsp. juice from leaves. Drink.
Direction for use: Children and adults: Drink 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estabillo; Reynaldo (Nueva Ecija; ; ; ) & (b) all of the ?herbolarios? interviewed
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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