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Family Malvaceae family
Common name: gomamela (Tag.); hibiscus, China rose, shoeflower (Engl.); antola_ga, antola_gan (Tag., Bis.); arota_gan (Pamp.); gumamela (Tag., Bis., Pamp.); kayanga (Ilk., Bik., Bis.); saysaya (Bon.); tapolanga (Tag., Pamp.); tapurang, tapuranga (Bis.); tarokanga (Bis., Pamp.); Taukangga (Sul.)
Local name: tarukanga
Indication: As post-partum bath
Plant part used: Not provided
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Use as bath.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Olegario M
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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