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Family (a) Arecaceae (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Buli (Filipino) (b) Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English); Doldol (Bis.)
Local name: (a) Buli mix with (b) duldol
Indication: pampalabas o pampatubo ng ngipin.
Plant part used: thorn
Method of Preparation: Soak in warm water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mazo; Natividad (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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