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Urena lobata L. Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English); Mangkit (Tagalog)
Local name: Mangkit
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil one matured root in 2 caltex can of water to produce 1/2 can decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
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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