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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: Herba-buena**(K.Bis)
Indication: expels worm
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice from a handful of leaves. Take juice.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1 tbsp. Every after meal. Children: add sugar or honey and take 1 tsp.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rodriguez; Rafael (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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