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Family Malvaceae
Common name: China rose (English), Shoeflower (English), Hibiscus (English), Gumamela (Filipino)
Local name: Gumamela (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Immature boil
Plant part used: Mature flower
Method of Preparation: Get sufficient quantity of petals.
Direction for use: Patch sufficient amount of petals directly to the affected area and secure with bandage for the whole day.
Additional information:
Informant: Willy Takingani
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 06/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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