| Family |
Labiateae |
| Common name: |
Hierba buena (Tag.); yerba buena (Tag.); herba buena (Tag.); marsh mint (English); peppermint (Engl.); garden mint (Engl.) |
| Local name: |
Haboboyna (Bis.) |
| Indication: |
Skin irritation/itchiness |
| Plant part used: |
Leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Decoction: Boil 3 handfuls of the leaves and then mix in a pail of water. |
| Direction for use: |
Take a bath using the decoction. |
| Additional information: |
Growing wild in moist soil. |
| Informant: |
Gorgonio Lomokso Omoc-oc (healer) |
| Place gathered: |
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Ando JKE, Herlao IAV |
| Abstracted by: |
Ando, JKE |
| Date abstracted: |
20/11/2014 |
| Province: |
Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan |
