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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: pyorrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots for 10 minutes in water. Use this as mouth wash.
Direction for use: Adults: Gargle in a tolerable temperature 3x a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Revadalla; Domingo (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Maligaya; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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