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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: boil
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Put a hole on the leaf and place on the boil.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Apply until boil erupts.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Maraan; Lito (Bataan; Balanga; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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