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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: Oregano (Filipino, Spanish)
Local name: Oregano (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Cough
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Gather 3 young leaves. Heat over low fire or singe on fire, crush by hand and get the extract.
Direction for use: Drink the extract three (3) times a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Willy Takingani
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 06/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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