Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

Back

Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: Singsingan
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cabelda; Susan (Bontoc; Bontoc; Brgy. Maligcony; ) & (b) Macario; Pedro (Bontoc; Besao; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

Back