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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Bulak (Filipino); Cotton; Upland cotton (English)
Local name: Bulak
Indication: fever
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 pieces of palm-size bark in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass decoction 3x a day. Children: Take 2 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Siqua; Soledad (Pampanga; Guagua; Bangkal; ) & (b) Diaz; Jannete (Pampanga; Angeles City; Salapumangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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