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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Sulasi (Filipino); Holy basil (English)
Local name: Biday (Ilk.)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves and boil in 5 glasses water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Espita; Fortunato (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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