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(a) Citrus X aurantiifolia(Christm.) Swingle (pro. sp.) (b) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family (a) Rutaceae rues; rutaces (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Dayap (Filipino); Lime; Key lime (English) (b) Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Limon with (b) lapunaya
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: (a) fruit (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze ripe limon to collect juice. Crush lapunaya leaves. Add 'apdo' of bangus or snake. Rub to chest and back.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barrios; Josefina (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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