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Abutilon indicum(L.) Sweet Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Malbas (Filipino); Monkeybush (English)
Local name: Tabing (Ceb.)
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in just enough water and use decoction as bath.
Direction for use: All ages: Take a bath with the decoction everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramos; Federico (Misamis Oriental; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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