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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: Albabuena
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 3 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: Take 3 tsp. 4x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felix; Melito (Pampanga; Magalang; San Pablo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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