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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Alagau (Filipino); Fragrant premna (English)
Local name: Abgaw
Indication: bath after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and use decoction as bath for 'newly delivered mother' for easy recovery.
Direction for use: One week after child delivery.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Agawin; Nilen (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; ; Bo. Tacub) & (b) Romagera; Rosario (Lanao del Norte; Kapatagan; Botagon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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