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Family Malvaceae
Common name: Gumamela (Engl.); tapalonga (Tag.); antolangan (Tag.); hibiscus (Engl.)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: Hubag naay mata (open boils)
Plant part used: Flowers
Method of Preparation: Get 3 fresh flowers and crush it by hand.
Direction for use: Apply the crushed flowers to the boil until swelling is decreased.
Additional information:
Informant: Gorgonio Lomokso Omoc-oc (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 20/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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