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Family Labiatae
Common name: Wild mint (English)
Local name: Sibu (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For difficulty breathing, para sa maglisud og ginhawa na bata
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Leave Patch-Obtain 2-3 pieces of mature leaves.
Direction for use: Rub first between hands. Directly apply the leaves on the abdomen of the patient.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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