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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: Kapok
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 5 leaves. Apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cano; Brigido (Camarines Sur; Pasalao; San Cirilo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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