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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply 1 or 2 leaves as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Atil; Baselisa (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Redublado; Porfirio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; ) & (c ) Ramos; Arsenio (Davao; Digos; Luna Extension; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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