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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English); Mangkit (Tagalog)
Local name: Kulutan
Indication: typhoid fever
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in water. Let 2/3 portion dries out to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Decoction is used as substitute for water or 'agua tiempo'
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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