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Family Geraniaceae geraniums
Common name: Malbarosa (Filipino); Sweet scented geranium (English); Malvarosa
Local name: Malvarosa
Indication: febrifuge pulmonary disease tuberculosis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day or as needed. Children: Drink 1/4 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jimenez; Pamfila (Quezon; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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