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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: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and squeeze out juice. Drink the juice.
Direction for use: Child: Take 1 tsp. juice. Adolescents/Adults: Take 1 tbsp. juice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lareza; Bernabe (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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