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Family Malvaceae
Common name: Malbas (Tag.); luplupau (Tag.); alves (Tag.)
Local name: Marbas (Bis.)
Indication: Bughat (a little more than relapse)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 3 leaves and then heat over low fire; crush it by hand.
Direction for use: Apply the crushed leaves on the pulsating area.
Additional information:
Informant: Gorgonio Lomokso Omoc-oc (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 15/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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