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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: whooping cough
Plant part used: flower bud
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of buds in 8 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paclibon; Leona (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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