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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Antoaga
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound flowers. Poultice around the affected area.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rica; Felix (Cebu; ; ; ) (b) Ignacia; Paulino (Cebu; ; ; )(c ) Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; ) & (d) Mazo; Natividad (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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