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Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: Herba-buena
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 1 glass of water to make 1/2 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Castro; Lorenzo (Batangas; San Jose; ; Bo. Banay-banay)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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