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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Kayanga
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound about 2 flower buds. Apply as poultice around the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sandico; Rafael (Pangasinan; Dagupan City; Brgy. Tondaligan; ) & (b) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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