Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Urena lobata L. Print

Back

Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English); Mangkit (Tagalog)
Local name: Kulutan
Indication: boils; swelling
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound the flowers and add salt. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day to lower body temperature.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arquisa; Diosdado (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

Back