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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Tapulanga
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on inflammed parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; ) (b) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; ) (c ) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate) & (d) Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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