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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound the flowers and get a piece of clean cloth and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dedel; Maria (South Cotabato; Banga; Reyes; ) (b) Casa; Linda (South Cotabato; Banga; Bliss; ) (c ) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; ) & (d) Nastor; Benito (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Dumadail; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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