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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: febrifuge
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water to produce a decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Visoro; Mamerto (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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