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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: Albahaka (Vis.)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves and roots
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the stomach. Boil 3 pieces of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aranza; Miguel (Zamboanga; Basilan City; Isabela; Lanote; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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