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Tsaang Kabayo (Tag.)Bush mint (Engl.)

Hyptis suaveolens L. Poit.

Digestive

Perennial herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are oppositely arranged, vate, elliptic, or slightly cordate and margins are shallowly toothed and pubescent. Flowers: Flowers are pinkish, bluish-purple or lavender in clor and are arranged at the axils in 1-5 flowered clusters. Fruits: The fruit is a schizocarp and is divided into two seeds.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Sakit atsan (Stomach ache). Preparation: Sakit atsan- Ibabad kasakmal a amut keng metung basung danum keng kilub na ning metung oras (Soak a handful of roots of tsaang kabayo in 1 glass of water for 1 hour). Part used: Roots

Preparation

Sakit atsan- Ibabad kasakmal a amut keng metung basung danum keng kilub na ning metung oras (Soak a handful of roots of tsaang kabayo in 1 glass 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

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Hyptis suaveolens L. Poit.
Local Name
Tsaang Kabayo (Tag.)Bush mint (Engl.)
Family
Lamiaceae
Category
Digestive
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected
Mar 20, 2020