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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: Gumamela
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower bud
Method of Preparation: Poind flowers into fine pieces and poultice on affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bacuyon; Sulpicio (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (b) Sarmiento; Elvira (Maguindanao; South Upi; Rumunggob; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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