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Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: Labayna (Manobo)
Indication: cough and cold
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Mix with coconut oil and wrap in banana leaf. Heat over flame and apply or rub on chest.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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