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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Bulak (Filipino); Cotton; Upland cotton (English)
Local name: Cotton
Indication: fever due to sprains
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply fresh leaf to temples and forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Change leaf every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Galiga; Salvacion (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; Gabawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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