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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: children's cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth. Squeeze to collect juice. Add sugar to sweeten.
Direction for use: Infants: Take 1/2 tsp. 3x a day. Children: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ongue; Atanacio (Siquijor; Bolos; ; ) (b) Quilicot; Jesus (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Bituag; ) & (c ) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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