Gumamela (Tag.)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
SkinShrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are glossy green, ovate, acuminate, pointed, coarsely-toothed, 7 to 12 cm long, alternate, stipulate. Flowers: Flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped with five or more petals. Fruits: Fruits have dry five-lobed capsule.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Tigsa (Boil, abscesses). Preparation: Durugan ing bulaklak para maging balamu pamekat. (Pound flower buds to paste-like texture.). Part used: Flowers, roots, leaves
Preparation
Durugan ing bulaklak para maging balamu pamekat. (Pound flower buds to paste-like texture.)
Location & Habitat
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, 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.)
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
- Date Collected
- Dec 23, 2019
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