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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Tapulanga (Il. Bis.)
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on inflamed parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duelva; Diomitri (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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