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Abutilon indicum(L.) Sweet Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Malbas (Filipino); Monkeybush (English)
Local name: Malvas or marvas
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tandas; Jose (Quezon; Atimonan; Ibaba; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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