Gumamela
Scientific name: hibiscus rosasinensis
Also known as:
Antolangan, arotangan, china rose, hibiscus, kayanga, saysaya, shoeflower, tapolanga, tapuranga, tarokanga, taukanga.
The flower buds is used in herbal preparation.
Uses:
Boil and abscesses- pound flower buds into a paste and apply over boils and abscesses to hasten pointing.
Active component:
Hibiscotin
Source: National formulary