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(a) Euphorbia atotoG. Forst. (b) Hibiscus rosa-sinensisL. (c ) Carmona retusa(Vahl) Masam. Print

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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (c ) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: (a) Tairas (Filipino) (b) Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English) (c) Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English)
Local name: (a) Kawilan with (b) Kayanga (c) Mara-mara
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: roots and leaves for each
Method of Preparation: Chop 2 handful roots of plants mentioned. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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