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Urena lobata L. Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English); Mangkit (Tagalog)
Local name: Mangkit
Indication: boils and abscesses
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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