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Coleus blumei Benth Print

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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: malaina (Tag.); coleus, Joseph's coat, painted nettle (Engl.); daponaya, lapunaya, taponaya, tapunaya ( Bis.); saimayu (Sul.)
Local name: maryapa
Indication: For delayed menstruation
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cabariban C
Place gathered: Samar, San Jose de Buan, Barangay Hiduroma, Gandara Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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