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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela (K.Bis.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: buds or flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound buds or flowers and apply as poultice on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cerdena; Concordia (Antique; ; ; ) (b) Nava; Liboria (Antique; ; ; )& (c ) Varon; Alita (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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