Gumamela (Tag.)China rose (Engl.)

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Skin

Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves- glossy green, ovate, acuminate, pointed, coarsely-toothed, alternate, stipulate. Flowers: Flowers- solitary, axillary, very large. Petals- red, orange or rose-white, obovate, entire, rounded tip, and imbricate. Fruits: Fruits- capsules, loculicidally 5-valved, but rarely formed in cultivation.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Tigsa (Boil). Preparation: Tigsa- Kumang metung bulaklak tsaka ya dayu ing keng libutad na kaybat ipali yang bagya keng api (Get 1 flower of Gumamela, remove the center part and heat over flame for short period of time)/ Kumang metung bulung na ning gumamela (Get a leaf of gumamela).. Part used: Flower Leaves

Preparation

Tigsa- Kumang metung bulaklak tsaka ya dayu ing keng libutad na kaybat ipali yang bagya keng api (Get 1 flower of Gumamela, remove the center part and heat over flame for short period of time)/ Kumang metung bulung na ning gumamela (Get a leaf of gumamela).

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Local Name: Gumamela (Tag.)China rose (Engl.)
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Skin
Collected By: Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected: Feb 03, 2020

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