Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. (b) Cyperus rotundusL. (c ) Kalanchoe pinnata(Lam.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (c ) Crassulaceae stonecrops; orpins
Common name: (a) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English) (b) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (c) Katakataka (Filipino); Cathedral bells (English)
Local name: (a) clavo (Cebu) mix with (b) busikad (Cebu); (c) anhelika (Ceb.)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) whole plant (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the plant parts mentioned and collect juice. Add a little amount of fresh water and drink.
Direction for use: Child: Take 1/2 tsp. Adolescent/adult: 1 tbsp. every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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