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Family Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: Bawing
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 75 leaves. Mix 7 granules of salt and apply as poultice on the affected areas.
Direction for use: All ages: Every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ebal; Ambrosia Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
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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