Antulang (Bis.)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
SkinAn erect, much-branched, glabrous shrub. Height: Up to 1-4 meters high Leaves: Leaves are glossy green, ovate, acuminate, pointed, coarsely-toothed, 7 to 12 centimeters long, alternate, stipulate. Flowers: Flowers are solitary, axillary, very large, about 10 centimeters long, and 12 centimeters in diameter. Fruits: Fruits are capsules, loculicidal 5-valved, but rarely formed in cultivation.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hubag (boils). Preparation: Collect 3 flowers of gumamela and pound.. Part used: Flowers
Preparation
Collect 3 flowers of gumamela and pound.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Cultivated areas, backyard or garden
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
- Local Name
- Antulang (Bis.)
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Nov 15, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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