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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Red Gumamela

@ mirandablue
Gumamela, China Rose, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn
Hibiscus locally known as gumamela is cultivated as an ornamental flower throughout the Philippines.  It is also a primary ingredient in many herbal teas. Gumamela flowers are used as an expectorant in bronchitis, for general coughs, and as a refrigerant drink in fevers.  It is also used on mumps, hematomas, headaches and urinary tract infection.  It is known to treat tumors, also as purgative and laxative. (Source:  Filipino Herbs Healing Wonders)


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19 comments:

  1. January ZeleneMarch 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    one of my favorites.. lovely!

    TF: Wishbone Flower

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  2. Regina March 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Pretty hibiscus!

    Have a great week ahead Miranda.
    Regina

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  3. IndraniMarch 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Red hibiscus, one of my favs. :)

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  4. Carolyn FordMarch 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    the red hibiscus is so romantic! beautiful!

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  5. BernieHMarch 27, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    We simply can't do without Hibiscus in our tropical gardens here ... and the colours are so terrific.

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  6. lotusleafMarch 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Yes, like Bernie said, hibiscus is a must in a tropical garden like mine. Interesting to learn about its various uses.Your photo is stunning.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Not a commonly seen color here. It's gorgeous!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Every year I have some beautiful Hibiscus plants in our garden.
    So many colours to choose from.
    Your picture is very lovely. Love to the bright red colour too!!

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  9. Laerte PupoMarch 27, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    The color of this hibiscus is really fantastic.

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  10. Chie Wilks March 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    a beautiful shot of Gumamela! i call this a very helpful flower..helped me cure my cyst


    my entry

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  11. CarverMarch 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Stunning shot. The color of this one is so vivid.

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  12. Chubskulit RoseMarch 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Love how you took the picture sis!

    Gorgeous!

    My flowers, have a lovely Sunday!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love that vibrant colour!!

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  14. Vasi DubreuMarch 28, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Am si eu hibiscus.Frumoasa poza.Sa ai o zi buna!

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  15. RekhaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    This is so beautiful and a brilliant colour captured. Thanks for visiting.

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  16. CarlettaMarch 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    A beautiful vibrant bloom!

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  17. JamaMarch 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Such vibrant colour, I just love the hibiscus.

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  18. AndreaMarch 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I love how you pinned it to the ground to have the nice background!

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  19. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    You are tell us about Hibicus flower and its herbal tea, that are flower of Philippines and very useful in health issue.

    Sneaky fox

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