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Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English)
Local name: Oregano
Indication: bronchitis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Steam 3-5 leaves in a near cook rice. Mash leaves and extract juice. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tandas; Jose (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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