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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Kamangkaw
Indication: cold
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Get a handful of leaves. Crush and smell the leaves every now and then.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abarientos; Paz (Camarines Sur; Iriga City; San Nicolas; ) & (b) Tucay; Maximo (Camarines Sur; Pili; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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