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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Dungon-late (Filipino)
Local name: Dungon (Ilk.)
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots to produce a handful/ boil in 3 glasses to produce 1 glassful decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Iyaw; Dominador (Ilocos Norte; Nueva Era; Barikir; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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