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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound a flower. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: All herbolarios interviewed (Catanduanes; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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