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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kulutkulutan (Filipino); Chinese burr; Burr bush; Paroquet bur; Diamond burrbark (English)
Local name: Marbas or Daupang or Dalaupang
Indication: dressing wounds
Plant part used: leaves; roots
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of leaves and roots in water to produce enough decoction. Use decoction in cleansing one-day old wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panilba; Angel (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Camugao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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