Oregano (Tag.)Oregano (Engl.)

Coleus amboinicus Lour.

Respiratory

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are fleshy, broadly ovate, 4 to 9 centimeters long, often heart-shaped, and somewhat hairy, with rounded toothed margins, with the tip and base decurrent. Flowers: Flowers are small, and occur in distant whorls. Calyx is bell-shaped; the throat is smooth inside, with two lips. Fruits: Nutlets are smooth, pale brown color.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Sipun ampong Kuku (Colds and Cough). Preparation: Sipun ampong Kuku- Ibabad la deng kasakmal a bulung keng limang basung danum kilub ning metung oras (Soak a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water for 1 hour).. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Sipun ampong Kuku- Ibabad la deng kasakmal a bulung keng limang basung danum kilub ning metung oras (Soak a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water for 1 hour).

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Coleus amboinicus Lour.
Local Name: Oregano (Tag.)Oregano (Engl.)
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Respiratory
Collected By: Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected: Feb 12, 2020

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