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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English)
Local name: Gapas a balanda
Indication: abdominal pain for unconscious person hit by lightning
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew enough leaves and apply as poultice on the abdoment.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Macaarap; Ustad Abdul Samad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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