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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Bulak (Filipino); Cotton; Upland cotton (English)
Local name: Burak (K. Bis.)
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice enough heated leaves on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; ) & (b) Dagohoy; Juacquina (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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