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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela or antunga
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flowers (young)
Method of Preparation: Pound flowers and place in a piece of cloth. Make a hole at the center and place on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice regularly.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bunlot; Eutaquia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Batausa; Cresencia (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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