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Malvastrum coromandelianum(L.) Garcke Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Babara (Filipino); Threelobe false mallow (English)
Local name: Gagabuten
Indication: paralyzed hands
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil whole plant in 5 glasses of water to produce 4 glasses. Expose hands to the steam then dry. Then rub w/ pounded luya and paminta w/ oil.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Apply once before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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