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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Sangig
Indication: cold
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful and apply juice on temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bartolome; Flora (Romblon; Tablas Island; Alcantara; Brgy. Tugdan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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