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(a) Nauclea orientalis (L.) L. (b) Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family (a) Rubiaceae (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Bangkal (Filipino) (b) Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English); Doldol (Bis.)
Local name: (a) Bangkal with (b) doldol
Indication: prevent menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop. Boil and drink decoction.
Direction for use: 1 glass morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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