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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Bulak (Filipino); Cotton; Upland cotton (English)
Local name: Cotton
Indication: fever
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Crush 1 handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bautista; Mariano (Ilocos Norte; Nueva Era; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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