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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: Hilbas or herbas (Ceb.)
Indication: menstrual disorder
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves or roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: A glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) de Vera; Fidel (Davao; Banay-banay; Brgy. Cagangannan; ) & (b) Atil; Baselisa (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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