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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: Hierba-buena
Indication: colic
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of a handful of leaves in 1 glass of water.
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Drink 1 glass of decoction once a day (night preferably).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mateo; Rosario (Bataan; Orion; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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