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(a) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. (b) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English) (b) Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: (a) clavo (Cebu) mix with (b) mayana
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush plenty of leaves of the plants mentioned and collect the juice. Add a little water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Angco; Hermogena (Camiguin; Mambajao; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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