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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Bulak (Filipino); Cotton; Upland cotton (English)
Local name: Bulak
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: flowers or leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 4 dry leaves in 2 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1 cup 2 or 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Potestades; Felipe (Quezon; Real; Capalong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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