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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Antuanga
Indication: cough
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in 3 glasses of water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paculba; Marcial (Zamboanga del Sur; Tuburan; Brgy. Nangka; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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