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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: Clavo (Waray)
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil 3 - 9 leaves and squeeze to extract juice.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1/2 tsp. daily. Adolescent and above: Take 1 tsp. daily
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abaguin; Julia (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 1 Motiong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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