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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Rub on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paneta; Pasienen (Lanao del Sur; Buntong; Gada Budi Puso; ) & (b) Macaarap; Ustad Abdul Samad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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