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(a) Pelargonium graveolensL'Hr. (b) Urena lobata L. (c ) Saccharum officinarumL. Print

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Family (a) Geraniaceae geraniums (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Malbarosa (Filipino); Sweet scented geranium (English) (b) Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English) (c) Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English)
Local name: (a) Malvarosa mix with (b) daupang (c) tubo
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: (a) matured leaves (b) leaves (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil plant parts in water and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pagud; Epifanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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