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(a) Allium sativumL. (b) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) (c ) Mentha X villosaHuds. (pro. sp.) Print

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Family (a) Amaryllidaceae (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (b) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English) ( c) Herba buena (Filipino); Peppermint; Hairy mint (English)
Local name: (a) ajos (Ceb.) with (b) baok-baok (Ceb.) (c) herba-buena (Ceb.)
Indication: tumor
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark. Pound together with ajos and herba-buena. Heat 1/2 over flame and then combine with the remaining half. Place in a piece of clean cloth and apply on the abdomen.
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: Camiguin

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