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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Tapulanga
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower bud
Method of Preparation: Pound the buds. Wrap in a clean cloth. Poultice directly into the boil.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) dela Torre; Rosalinda (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. San Antonio) (b) Ramillo; Julieta (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. Apilaldo) & (c ) Mangadatu; Zoraida (Sultan Kudarat; Mariano Marcos; ; Bo. Lilit)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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