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(a) Artemisia vulgarisL. (b) Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Lamiaceae
Common name: (a) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English) (b) Kadlum (Filipino); Indian patchouli (English)
Local name: (a) Artamisa mix with (b) Kadlum
Indication: baldness
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and collect juice. Rub on the scalp after taking a bath.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
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: Sorsogon

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