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Malvastrum coromandelianum(L.) Garcke Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Babara (Filipino); Threelobe false mallow (English)
Local name: Gagabuten (Ilk.)
Indication: cold
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil the whole plant in 2 cups of water until 1 cup remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 1/2 cup 3x a day. Adults: 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Daligcon; Maximiana (Cagayan; Claveria; Caparikiar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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