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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Alagau (Filipino); Fragrant premna (English)
Local name: Abgaw (Ceb.)
Indication: bath after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in plenty of water and use decoction for bathing purposes.
Direction for use: For mother only: Use as bath everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) delos Reyes; Francisco (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Canete; Veronica (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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