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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela (Ceb.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound the flowers and apply as poultice on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Yparraguirre; Corazon (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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