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Family Malvaceae
Common name: Malbas (Tag.); luplupau (Tag.); alves (Tag.)
Local name: Marbas (Bis.)
Indication: Fever
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get the whole roots and wash it. Chop the roots into small pieces. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Emiliano Tinae Apiag (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 2
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 10/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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