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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 bud
Method of Preparation: Pound the flower bud and use as poultice on the boil.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; ) & (b) Magno; Simeon (Quezon; San Francisco; ; Brgy. Ibabang Tayuman; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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